Firestone XR-9

The Firestone XR-9 also known by the company designation Model 45 was a 1940s American experimental helicopter built by the Firestone Aircraft Company for the United States Army Air Forces. Only two (the military XR-9B and one civil example) were built.

The Firestone XR-9, also known by the company designation Model 45, was a 1940s American experimental helicopter built by the Firestone Aircraft Company for the United States Army Air Forces.1

Made by Firestone Aircraft Company.

Eng 1 Type
Avco Lycoming O-290-7 flat-four engine
Cruise Speed Kmh
129
Lists
*list of military aircraft of the United States
Cruise Speed Mph
80
Eng 1 Kw
101
Gross Weight Lb
1750
Number Built
2
Crew
2
Gross Weight Kg
794
Height In
6
Rot Number
1
Primary user
United States Army Air Forces
Manufacturer
Firestone Aircraft Company
Rot Dia Ft
28
Ceiling Ft
10000
First Flight
March 1946
Height Ft
8
Met Or Eng
eng
Length Ft
27
Height M
3
Rot Dia In
Ceiling M
3050
Eng 1 Hp
135
Eng 1 Number
1
Category
Firestone aircraft
Helicopters
United States military utility aircraft 1940-1949
Length In
Length M
8
Rot Dia M
9

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