Autogiro Company of America AC-35

The Autogiro Company of America AC-35 was an early attempt to make a roadable aircraft in the United States during the 1930s. Although it was successfully tested it did not enter production; a 1960s attempt to revive the aircraft in a non-roadable version also failed to achieve success.

The Autogiro Company of America AC-35 was an early attempt to make a roadable aircraft in the United States during the 1930s.1
Autogiro Company of America AC-35 at the Steven F.2

Made by Pitcairn Aircraft Company.

endearing in their own way- the Autogiro Company of America AC-35 for example was an attempt to produce a “roadable” autogyro, essentially a flying car.3
* Autogiro Company of America AC-35 – 1936 One example of a roadable autogyro demonstrated for the Bureau of Air Commerce.4
Cruise Speed Mph
75
See Also
* Pitcairn Autogiro Company
Capacity
2
Unit Cost
15000.0
1960.0
Manufacturer
Pitcairn Aircraft Company
Rot Dia Ft
34
First Flight
1936-03-26
Eng 1 Name
Pobjoy Niagara
Origin
United States
National Origin
United States
Rot Dia In
3
Length In
3
Prime Units
kts
Similar Aircraft
* Hafner Rotabuggy
Eng 1 Hp
90
Eng 1 Number
1
Length Ft
16
Category
Aircraft in the collection of the Smithsonian Institution
Autogyros
Roadable aircraft
United States experimental aircraft 1930-1939

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