Firestone XR-9 - Specifications (XR-9B)

Specifications (XR-9B)

Data from The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985)

General characteristics

  • Crew: 2
  • Length: 27 ft 0 in (8.23 m)
  • Main rotor diameter: 28 ft 0 in (8.53 m)
  • Height: 8 ft 6½ in (2.60 m)
  • Gross weight: 1750 lb (794 kg)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Avco Lycoming O-290-7 flat-four engine, 135 hp (101 kW) each

Performance

  • Cruise speed: 80 (approx) mph (129 (approx) km/h)
  • Service ceiling: 10,000 ft (3050 m)

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