RoCAF CJC-3 Flying Banana
Designed by Chinese Major General, Chia-Jen Chu, the CJC-3 Banana was inspired by the Piasecki PV-3. It is the first tandem helicopter created indigenously by China.
Overview
Data on design, manufacture and statusDesign authority: RoCAF 3rd Aircraft Factory
Primary manufacturer: RoCAF 3rd Aircraft Factory
Parent type: No type defined
Aircraft status: No longer flying
Configuration
Primary flight and mechanical characteristicsVTOL type: Helicopter
Lift devices: 2 in Tandem (Fore/aft) configuration
Crew required: 2 in Tandem 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
Major General Chia - Jen Chu, China’s First Helicopter and Fighter Designer
Jacques Virasak
71st Annual National Forum of the American Helicopter Society, May 2015 (page 12)
Meeting paper or Presentation
A comprehensive description of the work of General Chu and the design and development of the CJC-3
71st Annual National Forum of the American Helicopter Society, May 2015 (page 12)
Meeting paper or Presentation
A comprehensive description of the work of General Chu and the design and development of the CJC-3
The Twin-Engine BO-105
A.C. Ballauer and P. F. Sheridan
VERTIFLITE August 1969, August 1969
Periodical
Good description of the overall vehicle
VERTIFLITE August 1969, August 1969
Periodical
Good description of the overall vehicle
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