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Kellett XR-8
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Kellett XR-8

Experimental helicopter with intermeshing rotors

Overview

The Kellett XR-8 is a helicopter built in the United States during World War II. It was a two-seat machine intended to demonstrate the feasibility of a twin-rotor system and, while it accomplished this, it also demonstrated a number of problems that prevented further development of this particular design.

Specifications

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

Photos

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