Helicoptershelicopter prototype by Piasecki Helicopter
PV-2
The Piasecki PV-2, some times called the Piasecki-Venzie PV-2, is a experimantal helicopter designed by Frank Piasecki. The PV-2 is best known for being the second helicopters flown in the United States after the Sikorsky VS-300. The PV-2 first flew on April 11, 1943.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
- Manufacturer
- Piasecki Helicopter Corporation
- Category
- Helicopters
- First flight
- 1943-04-11
Specifications
- Max speed
- 87 kt
- Range
- 130 nm
- Max takeoff weight
- 1,000 lb
- Powerplant
- Franklin 4AC-199
- Engines
- 1
- Seats
- 2
- Length
- 21.5 ft
- Number built
- 1
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.