Cessna CH-1
The Cessna CH-1 Skyhook is the only helicopter ever built by the Cessna Aircraft Company. It was the first helicopter to land on the summit of Pike's Peak and the last piston-engined helicopter to set the helicopter altitude record. The CH-1 had a single, two-bladed main rotor, and a front-mounted reciprocating engine which gave the aircraft a stable center of gravity (CG). Its semi-monocoque airframe greatly resembles its light airplane siblings built by Cessna. The CH-1 was named Skyhook for the civil market, similar to the marketing names used in the Cessna single engine airplane line, such as Skyhawk, Skylane and Skywagon. The United States Army designated the CH-1C as the YH-41 Seneca. While the CH-1 achieved several helicopter firsts and set a world record, it never became a commercial or military success.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
- Manufacturer
- Cessna
- Category
- Helicopters
- Country of origin
- United States
- First flight
- 1953-07-01
Specifications
- Cruise speed
- 94 kt
- Max speed
- 94 kt
- Range
- 230 nm
- Service ceiling
- 14,777 ft
- Rate of climb
- 1,030 ft/min
- Max takeoff weight
- 3,100 lb
- Empty weight
- 2,080 lb
- Powerplant
- Continental FSO-526-A
- Engines
- 1
- Seats
- 4
- Length
- 29.4 ft
- Height
- 8.3 ft
- Number built
- 50
Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.