Hughes XH-17 - Specifications

Specifications

General characteristics

• Crew: 3 (pilot, mechanic and in-flight test engineer)
• Length: 53 ft 3 in (16.25 m)
• Rotor diameter: 129 ft 11 in (39.62 m)
• Height: 30 ft 2 in (9.17 m)
• Empty weight: 28,563 lb (12,956 kg)
• Loaded weight: 31,270 lb (14,184 kg)
• Useful load: 10,284 lb (4,665 kg)
• Max. takeoff weight: 43,500 lb (19,731 kg)
• Powerplant: 2 × General Electric J35 turbojets

Performance

• Maximum speed: 90 mph (145 km/h)
• Cruise speed: 85 mph (137 km/h)
• Range: 40 mi (64 km)
• Service ceiling: 13,100 ft (3,995 m)
• Rate of climb: 1650 ft/min (8.4 m/s)
• Disc loading: 2.34 lb/ft² (11.5 kg/m²)