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Sikorsky J-97 Mod. 1964

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An experimental Helicopter that has more versatility than it can practically use. The designer of the Aircraft: Sikorsky first drafted the J-97 mod. 1964 in the beginning of the Vietnam War for multi-purpose use. The Sikorsky J-97 Mod.1964 is a very inovative aircraft as instead of a jet and a huge propeller to propell the helicopter, it uses two small engines mounted on small wings that acts as the thrust and the up/down movement as it can oscilate on its mountings 35* either way. However, the small engines can’t start until the first button is pressed. The jet is just for emergency and can be turned on via 2 button. Because of it’s complex machinery, its only used by the communists in Vietnam War in 1965, a full year after the production started. Only 6 were used during the war and none survived today.

General Characteristics

  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 22.9ft (7.0m)
  • Length 40.6ft (12.4m)
  • Height 10.2ft (3.1m)
  • Empty Weight 6,195lbs (2,810kg)
  • Loaded Weight 8,155lbs (3,699kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.413
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.367
  • Wing Loading 109.1lbs/ft2 (532.5kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 74.8ft2 (6.9m2)
  • Drag Points 2388

Parts

  • Number of Parts 35
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 303