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The McDonnell XHJH Whirlaway was a 1940s American experimental twin-rotor helicopter designed and built by McDonnell Aircraft for the United States Navy. It was the first successful twin-engined twin rotor helicopter in the world. The Whirlaway was the largest helicopter flown up to that time.

The McDonnell XHJH Whirlaway was a 1940s American experimental twin-rotor helicopter designed and built by McDonnell Aircraft for the United States Navy.1

Made by McDonnell Aircraft.

First Flight
August 1944
Lists
*List of rotorcraft
Cruise Speed Mph
90
Number Built
1
Rot Number
2
Manufacturer
McDonnell Aircraft
Rot Dia Ft
46
Range Miles
300
Max Speed Mph
120
Eng 1 Name
Pratt & Whitney R-985 Wasp Junior
Origin
United States
National Origin
United States
Rot Dia In
Length In
2
Prime Units
imp
Eng 1 Hp
450
Eng 1 Number
2
Length Ft
32
Category
McDonnell aircraft
United States military utility aircraft 1940-1949

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