Monte-Copter Model 12
Developed in 1958, powered by two air bleed turbine engines and equipped with a rudder on the tail, using the exhaust to steer.
Overview
Data on design, manufacture and statusDesign authority: Monte-Copter, Inc.
Primary manufacturer: Monte-Copter, Inc.
Parent type: No type defined
Aircraft status: No longer flying
Configuration
Primary flight and mechanical characteristicsVTOL type: Helicopter
Lift devices: 1 Single main rotor
Dedicated control device: 1 Rudder
Crew required: 1 in Side-by-side arrangement
Landing gear: Wheels (non-retractable)
Key Characteristics
Data on key physical featuresAircraft Details
Data on aircraft configuration, weights, flight performance and equipmentReferences
References and sources used
S-47 | S-47/R-4 Helicopter
Vinny Devine
Sikorsky Archives | Product History, Sep 19, 2017 (page 9)
Website
Very thorugh description and details of the R-4 series helicopter
Sikorsky Archives | Product History, Sep 19, 2017 (page 9)
Website
Very thorugh description and details of the R-4 series helicopter
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