Gazda Helicospeeder
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The Gazda Helicospeeder was an American-built single-seat single-rotor helicopter of the 1940s.

The Gazda Helicospeeder was an American-built single-seat single-rotor helicopter of the 1940s.1

Made by Helicopter Engineering & Construction Co.

The Gazda Helicospeeder, which he designed in his early 20's, is on display at the Hiller Northern California Aviation Museum.2
Designer
Antoine Gazda
Eng 1 Type
piston
First Flight
1946
Max Payload 1b
400
Status
one example is preserved
Capacity
1
Number Built
2
Crew
1
Unit Cost
5000.0
Rot Number
1
Primary user
constructor
Manufacturer
Helicopter Engineering & Construction Co
Rot Dia Ft
19
Max Speed Mph
100
Eng 1 Name
Continental O-170
Production End Year
1947
Origin
United States
National Origin
United States
Production Start Year
1946
Rot Dia In
6
Prime Units
imp
Similar Aircraft
*BŻ-1 GIL
Eng 1 Hp
75
Eng 1 Number
1
Produced
1946
Category
Helicopters
United States civil utility aircraft 1940-1949

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