American Helicopter XH-26 Jet Jeep

The XH-26 Jet Jeep (known as the XA-8 by its manufacturer) was an experimental helicopter developed in 1951 by the American Helicopter Division of the Fairchild Engine and Airplane Corporation to meet a United States Army and United States Air Force (USAF) request for a collapsible and air-droppable observation helicopter.

Made by American Helicopter Company.

Empty Weight Lb
298
More Users
United States Air Force
Eng 1 Type
American Helicopter XPJ49-AH-3 pulsjet
Max Speed Mph
84
Ceiling Ft
7000
Gross Weight Lb
705
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Number Built
5
Crew
1
Empty Weight Kg
135
Gross Weight Kg
320
Height In
2
Rot Number
1
Primary user
United States Army
Manufacturer
American Helicopter Company
Rot Dia Ft
27
First Flight
January 1952
Max Speed Kmh
135
Height Ft
6
Eng 1 Lbf
35
National Origin
United States
Met Or Eng
eng
Rot Dia In
Length Ft
12
Height M
2
Eng 1 Kn
Ceiling M
2134
Eng 1 Number
2
Category
American Helicopter Company aircraft
Pulsejet-powered aircraft
United States helicopters 1950-1959
United States military utility aircraft 1950-1959
Length In
Length M
4
Rot Dia M
8

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