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Rocket Powered Helicopter Is Demonstrated

Public Domain Stock Footage Rocket Powered Helicopter Is Demonstrated

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keywords: helicopter industry, rh-1 pinwheel ultra-light helicopter, quadripod helicopter

Synopsis: An experimental ultra-light helicopter called the RH-1 Pinwheel is designed to give the US soldier unparalleled mobility in future conflicts and is powered by a pair of liquid nitrogen tanks fueling small rocket motors on the quadripod's rotor blades...(read more)

  • Date: 1954
  • Duration: 00:00:46
  • Sound: No
  • Color: Monochrome
  • Type: Public Domain
  • Language: English
  • Location: United States

Rocket Powered Helicopter Is Demonstrated

Rocket Powered Helicopter Is Demonstrated

First films of the Pinwheel – the first rocket-powered helicopter. A tiny, ultra-lightweight craft on a stilt-like landing gear, it’s the successful result of four years development.