Wallis WA-120
| WA-120 | |
|---|---|
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| General information | |
| Type | Single-seat autogyro |
| National origin | United Kingdom |
| Manufacturer | Wallis Autogyros Limited |
| Designer | |
| Number built | 1 |
| History | |
| First flight | 13 June 1971 |
The Wallis WA-120 is an experimental British autogyro developed by Ken Wallis.
Design and development
[edit]Following 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
[edit]Data 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
[edit]Related development
Related lists
References
[edit]Notes
[edit]Bibliography
[edit]- Jackson, A.J. (1974). British Civil Aircraft since 1919 - Volume 3. Putnam & Company Ltd. ISBN 0-370-10014-X.