Fiat 7002
| Industry | Aerospace |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Italy |
| Products | Aircraft, Helicopters |
The Fiat Model 7002 was an Italian general-purpose helicopter developed in the 1960s by Fiat Aviazione, featuring a rotor propelled by tip jets. Only a single unit of this model was ever constructed.
Development
During the early 1960s, Fiat Aviazione created the Model 7002 under a contract from the Italian government as a medium-capacity transport helicopter. Its fuselage was uniquely shaped and assembled from lightweight alloy panels, designed to house a crew of two along with seating for up to five passengers. The aircraft rested on skid-type landing gear and incorporated a straightforward tailboom equipped with a tail rotor. Positioned above the fuselage was a two-blade main rotor, which was powered by compressed air nozzles located at the tips of the blades. This compressed air was generated by a Fiat 4700 turbo gas generator installed in the rear section of the fuselage. The prototype made its maiden flight on 26 January 1961; however, no further production models were manufactured.
Specifications
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References
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