Rotocycle, 250-pound collapsible, one-man helicopter
Rotocycle, 250-pound collapsible, one-man helicopter in demonstration flight in 1957-58. It was developed for the Marines to use for observation, liaison, and maneuvers. The Marines rejected it because of its slow speed of 52 mph, minimal range of 40 miles, vulnerability to small-arms fire, and the lack of visual references on the structure causing the pilot spatial disorientation. (BSLOC_2015_14_124)
Picture No
11968888
Media ID
45358765
Size
3000px x 2357px
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Credit
Mary Evans / Everett Collection
Source
Everett Collection
