The Wallis WA-120 is an experimental British autogyro developed by Ken Wallis.
WA-120 | |
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Role | Single-seat autogyro |
National origin | United Kingdom |
Manufacturer | Wallis Autogyros Limited |
Designer | Ken Wallis |
First flight | 13 June 1971 |
Number built | 1 |
Design and development
editFollowing on from his family of single-seat autogyros former Royal Air Force aviator Wing Commander Ken Wallis developed a high-performance long-range variant with an enclosed cockpit. The WA-120, registered G-AYVO, was first flown on 13 June 1971.[1] The autogyro is powered by a 130 hp (97 kW) Rolls-Royce Continental O-240-A piston engine driving a four-bladed pusher propeller.[1]
Specification
editData from [1]British Civil Aircraft since 1919 - Volume 3
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Length: 12 ft 0 in (3.66 m)
- Empty weight: 460 lb (209 kg)
- Gross weight: 750 lb (340 kg)
- Powerplant: 1 × Rolls-Royce Continental O-240-A , 130 hp (97 kW)
- Main rotor diameter: 20 ft 4 in (6.20 m)
Performance
- Cruise speed: 103 mph (165 km/h, 90 kn)
- Range: 360 mi (579 km, 310 nmi)
See also
editRelated development
Related lists
References
editNotes
editBibliography
edit- Jackson, A.J. (1974). British Civil Aircraft since 1919 - Volume 3. Putnam & Company Ltd. ISBN 0-370-10014-X.
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