Hiller YH-32 Hornet - Specifications (YH-32)

Specifications (YH-32)

General characteristics

  • Crew: two pilots
  • Length:
  • Rotor diameter: 23 ft (6.9 m)
  • Height: 7 ft 10 in (2.4 m)
  • Disc area: 402 ft² (37.4 m²)
  • Empty weight: 544 lb (247 kg)
  • Loaded weight: 1,080 lb (490 kg)
  • Powerplant: 2 × Hiller 8RJ2B ramjets, 40 lbf (178 N) each

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 80 mph (129 km/h)
  • Range: 28 miles (52 km)
  • Service ceiling: 6,900 ft (2,100 m)
  • Rate of climb: 700 ft/min (213 m/min)
  • Disc loading: 2.7 lb/ft² (13 kg/m²)

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