Kellett KD-1
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The Kellett KD-1 was a 1930s American autogyro built by the Kellett Autogiro Company. It had the distinction of being the first practical rotary-wing aircraft used by the United States Army and inaugurated the first scheduled air-mail service using a rotary-wing aircraft.

was based on the Kellett KD-1 first imported to Japan in 1938. The craft was initially developed for use as an observation platform and for artillery spotting duties.1
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Made by Kellett Autogiro Corporation.

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Eng 1 Type
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Eng 1 Kw
170
Range Km
322
Similar Aircraft
* Cierva C.30
Crew
2
Gross Weight Kg
1018
Primary user
United States Army Air Forces
Manufacturer
Kellett Autogiro Corporation
First Flight
1934
Max Speed Kmh
201
National Origin
United States
Met Or Eng
eng
Length Ft
28
Height M
3
Ceiling M
4267
Eng 1 Number
1
Category
Autogyros
Kellett aircraft
United States military utility aircraft 1930-1939
Length In
10
Length M
9
Rot Dia M
12

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