Twin-engine, dual rotor craft built for Air Force is capable of accommodating 40 troops, 32 litter patients, or three jeeps; length oa 134 ft; gross weight 30,800 lb; original YH-16 powered by two Pratt and Whitney R-2180 reciprocating engines: second version, YH-16A will have two Allison T-38 type shaft turbines. (See also Am Helicopter v 32 n 11 Oct 1953 p 12, 16-7)
Piasecki unveils YH-16 transport
Aviation Week
Aviation Week ; 59 , n 12
1953
3 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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