Built for Air Force's Air Research and Development Command, prototype has over 32,000 lb gross weight, 134 ft oa length, 25 1/2 ft width and 31 1/2 ft oa height; two Allison YT-38-A-3 turboprop engines drive forward and aft rotors; seating capacity 3 crew members and space provisions for 40 troops.
Details of piasecki YH-16A gas turbine powered helicopter
Automotive Industries
Automotive Industries ; 114 , n 2
1956
2 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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