CORNUs AIRCRAFT SPECIFICATIONS
Additional Information on the Aircraft
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Manufacturer/Builder: American Helicopter
Aircraft Designation: XA-5 Top Sergeant
Country of Origin: USA
Period:1946-1949
Configuration:Torqueless Single Main Rotor |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Contract Number: |
USAF AF33-038-6099 |
Seats: |
2 |
| Registration: |
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Rotor Type: |
Semi-Rigid |
| Rotor Control: |
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First Flight: |
Jan. 15th, 1949 |
| Transmission: |
Tipjet (Pulsejet) |
Source: |
Rotary Wing Handbooks. Prewitt Aircraft, ca. 1950 |
MAIN ROTOR |
| Main Rotors: |
1 ft
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Rotor Disc Loading: |
1.4 lb/sq ft |
| Rotor Diameter: |
33 ft |
Rotor Power Loading: |
18.6 lb/hp |
| Flight RPM: |
200 |
Blade Area: |
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| No. Blades: |
2
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Blade Dimensions: |
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| Rotor Airfoil: |
NACA 0014 (Root)
NACA 0009 (Tip)
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Rotor Blade Loading: |
unknown |
| Rotor Disc Area: |
855 sq ft |
Rotor Tip Speed: |
350 fps |
| Rotor Solidity: |
.066 |
Collective Pitch Range: |
0 to 16 deg. |
TAIL ROTOR |
| Tail Rotor: |
none |
Tip Speed: |
unknown |
| Diameter: |
NA |
Pitch Range: |
unknown |
| Disc Area: |
NA |
Airfoil: |
unknown |
| Solidity: |
unknown |
Power Loss While Hovering: |
unknown |
STRUCTURE |
| Stabilizer Area: |
unknown |
Height: |
8.16 ft |
| Aspect Ratio: |
unknown |
Width: |
3.5 ft |
| Angle of Incidence: |
unknown |
Primary Construction: |
Welded Tube |
| Fuselage Length: |
24.4 ft |
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ENGINE |
| Model: |
2x American AJ-8.75 |
Fuel Capacity: |
50 gal |
| Max Continuous Power: |
90 hp ea. @ 200 rpm (rotor) |
Fuel Consumption: |
45 gallons/hr ea |
PERFORMANCE |
| Max Level Speed: |
75 mph (untested) |
Hover Alt. in Ground Effect: |
unknown |
| Cruise Speed: |
55 mph (untested) |
Hover Alt. out of Ground Effect: |
unknown |
| Range: |
20 minutes |
Service Ceiling |
untested |
| Best Vertical Speed: |
unknown |
Absolute Ceiling: |
unknown |
| Rate of Descent: |
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WEIGHT AND BALANCE |
| Gross Weight: |
1200 lb |
Useful Load: |
300 lb |
| Empty Weight: |
900 lb |
CG Range: |
unknown |
