Curtiss-Bleecker SX-5-1 Helicopter

The Curtiss-Bleecker Helicopter was a prototype rotary wing aircraft with thrust distributed from a central mounted engine to propellers on each rotor.

Made by Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company.

Empty Weight Lb
2800
Designer
Maitland B. Bleecker
Eng 1 Type
radial piston
Wing Area Note
Area of rotor blades
First Flight
1926
Fuel Capacity
30
See Also
*Hellesen-Kahn helicopter*Isacco helicogyro
Gross Weight Lb
3400
Capacity
2
Number Built
1
Climb Rate Ftmin
1000
Unit Cost
250000.0
$250
000 in 1930
Rot Number
4
Manufacturer
Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company
Max Speed Mph
70
Eng 1 Name
Pratt and Whitney Wasp
Wing Area Sqft
370
Origin
United States
National Origin
United States
Prime Units
imp
Eng 1 Hp
420
Eng 1 Number
1
Category
United States helicopters 1920-1929

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