RP-1
Role Experimental twin-engined helicopter
National origin Japan
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
First flight 14 September 1994
Number built 1
Developed from Sikorsky S-76
Developed into Mitsubishi MH2000

The Mitsubishi RP-1 is an Experimental Japanese twin-engined helicopter developed as part of a secret company research programme.[1] The RP-1 was first revealed in April 1994 just before it started hover trials leading to a first flight on 14 September 1994.

Specifications

Data from Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1994-95[1]

General characteristics

References

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Notes

  1. ^ a b Lambert 1994, p. 236

Bibliography

  • Lambert, Mark, ed. (1994). Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1994-95. Coulsdon, Surrey, United Kingdom: Jane's Information Group. ISBN 0-7106-1160-9.


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