Kaman H-2 Tomahawk (Compound)

A variant of the US Army H-2 Tomahawk, fitted with wings and a pair of GE YJ85 turbojet pods on either side of the fuselage; the exact engine model is unknown.

Overview

Data on design, manufacture and status

Design authority: Kaman Aircraft Corporation

Primary manufacturer: Kaman Aircraft Corporation

Parent type: Kaman K-800/H-2 Seasprite

Aircraft status: No longer flying

Configuration

Primary flight and mechanical characteristics

VTOL type: Compound Helicopter

Compound type: Lift and Thrust compounded with 2 propulsors

Lift devices: 1 Single main rotor

Dedicated control device: 1 Tail rotor

Crew required: TBA in Side-by-side arrangement

Landing gear: Wheels (some retractable)

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Aircraft Details

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References

References and sources used

Helicopters & Autogyros of the World
Paul Lambermont, Anthony Pirie
Cassell & Company Ltd., 1959 (page 320)
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