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Piasecki Helicopter Piasecki H-16 Transporter

Rotorcraft
Piasecki Helicopter Piasecki H-16 Transporter

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The Piasecki H-16 Transporter was an American tandem-rotor transport helicopter that first flew in 1953, powered by two engines and designed for heavy-lift cargo operations. Featuring a 23.6-meter fuselage and 251.1 kilometers per hour maximum speed, it provided substantial payload capacity for military transport missions. The tandem-rotor configuration offered high lift capability while maintaining reasonable dimensions. Its robust design served military transport requirements effectively.

Specifikace

Role
Tandem-rotor transport helicopter
Původ
United States
Posádka
3
Počet motorů
2
První let
1953
Délka
23,6 m
Max. rychlost
251 km/h