Agusta A.104

Agusta
Industry	Aerospace
Headquarters	Samarate, Italy
Products	Helicopters, aircraft

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The Agusta A.104 Helicar represents an Italian experimental light commercial helicopter that achieved its maiden flight in December of 1960.

Production

Developed as a slightly larger iteration of the A.103, the A.104 introduced a second seat adjacent to the pilot's position. The design featured a cockpit enclosed by a transparent perspex bubble, with the engine mounted behind and the tail rotor supported by an enclosed tail boom.

Two prototypes powered by piston engines were constructed initially, followed by a single turbine-powered model known as the A.104BT. Despite these developments, the helicopter did not enter production.

Surviving aircraft

One unit of the A.104 is preserved at the Museo Agusta, which is operated by Agusta and situated just south of Milan Malpensa Airport.

Variants

A.104 Helicar: Two prototype helicopters equipped with de-rated Agusta GA.140 piston engines.
A.104BT Helicar: A sole turbine-powered variant fitted with a 270 hp (200 kW) Agusta A.270 turboshaft engine.

Specifications

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References

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External links

luftfahrt-archiv.de

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