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American Helicopter XH-26 Jet Jeep
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American Helicopter XH-26 Jet Jeep

1952 experimental helicopter model by American Helicopter Company

Overview

The American Helicopter XH-26 Jet Jeep is an experimental tip jet helicopter developed in 1951 by the American Helicopter Company to meet a United States Army and Air Force (USAF) request for a collapsible and air-droppable observation helicopter.

Specifications

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.

Photos

Photo 1: US Army / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

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