Kellett XR-8

The Kellett XR-8 (later redesignated XH-8) was a helicopter built in the United States during World War II. It was a two-seat machine intended to demonstrate the feasibility of a twin-rotor system and while it accomplished this it also demonstrated a number of problems that prevented further development of this particular design.

The Kellett XR-8 (later redesignated XH-8) was a helicopter built in the United States during the Second World War.1

Made by Kellett Autogiro Corporation.

Empty Weight Lb
2320
Eng 1 Type
Franklin O-405-9
Max Speed Mph
100
Ceiling Ft
6700
Eng 1 Kw
183
Gross Weight Lb
2975
Similar Aircraft
* Vought-Sikorsky VS-300 * Sikorsky R-4
Number Built
2
Crew
2
Empty Weight Kg
1052
Gross Weight Kg
1349
Height In
Rot Number
2
Manufacturer
Kellett Autogiro Corporation
Rot Dia Ft
36
First Flight
7
Max Speed Kmh
160
Height Ft
11
National Origin
United States
Met Or Eng
eng
Length Ft
22
Height M
3
Rot Dia In
Ceiling M
2050
Eng 1 Hp
245
Eng 1 Number
1
Category
Helicopters
Kellett aircraft
United States experimental aircraft 1940-1949
Length In
7
Length M
7
Rot Dia M
11

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