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Kellett KD-1
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Kellett KD-1

1930s American autogyro

Overview

The Kellett KD-1 is a 1930s American autogyro built by the Kellett Autogiro Company. It had the distinction of being the first practical rotary-wing aircraft used by the United States Army and inaugurated the first scheduled air-mail service using a rotary-wing aircraft.

Specifications

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

Photos

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