HX-1 Wasp
Helowerks HX-1 in flight
Role	Ultralight homebuilt helicopter Type of aircraft
National origin	United States
Manufacturer	Helowerks
First flight	2006

The Helowerks HX-1 is an American ultralight homebuilt helicopter designed by Helowerks based at Hampton in Virginia.^[1]

Design and development

The Wasp is a traditional pod and boom helicopter with a twin-blade rotor powered by a 90shp (97 kW) Garrett JFS-100-13A turboshaft engine.^[1] It has a fixed skid landing gear and enclosed cabin with two-seat side-by-side seats.^[1] The Wasp design was started in 2001 and was exhibited unflown in 2005, it first flew around March 2006 after receiving FAA approval in the experimental category.^[1]

Specifications

Data from Jane's All the World's Aircraft 2008-2009^[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: 2
• Length: 19 ft 0 in (5.79 m)
• Height: 8 ft 3 in (2.51 m)
• Empty weight: 700 lb (318 kg)
• Gross weight: 1,200 lb (544 kg)
• Powerplant: 1 × Garrett JFS-100-13A turboshaft engine , 15,048 lbf (66.94 kN) thrust
• Main rotor diameter: 23 ft 0 in (7.01 m)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 113 mph (182 km/h, 98 kn)
• Range: 127 mi (204 km, 110 nmi)
• Service ceiling: 10,000 ft (3,050 m)