University of Maryland Gamera Human Powered Helicopter
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The University of Maryland Gamera is a Human-powered helicopter designed to win the $250 000 Sikorsky Prize.

The University of Maryland Gamera Human Powered Helicopter took its name from Gamera. Since the University mascot is a Diamondback Terrapin, the craft would be a flying turtle.1

Made by University of MarylandCollege Park.

Empty Weight Lb
101
Designer
A. James Clark School of Engineering students
Eng 1 Type
Human
Status
First flight completed
Sikorsky Prize attempts pending.
Gross Weight Lb
208
Number Built
1
Crew
1
Rot Number
4
Manufacturer
University of Maryland
College Park
Rot Dia Ft
42
First Flight
--05-11
Eng 1 Name
Judy Wexler
Origin
United States
National Origin
United States
Prime Units
kts
Eng 1 Note
120
Similar Aircraft
*California Polytechnic State University Da Vinci III
Eng 1 Hp
1
Eng 1 Number
1
Related
*Gossamer Albatross - Human powered airplane winner of the Kremer prize.*Breguet-Richet Gyroplane - A powered quad-rotor design from 1907.
Category
Aviation in Maryland
Human-powered aircraft

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