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)


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    Title :

    Piasecki unveils YH-16 transport


    Additional title:

    Aviation Week


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Aviation Week ; 59 , n 12


    Publication date :

    1953


    Size :

    3 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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