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This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters. It was built to 1/72 scale.

Aircraft Specifications
First Flight:
1956
Main Rotor:
25 ft., 3 1/2 in.
Engine:
1 x 180 shp Lycoming O-360-B1B
Max Speed:
83 mph
Height:
7 ft., 11 in.
Length:
22 ft., 3 in.
Gross Weight:
1,550 lbs.
Empty Weight:
910 lbs.


About the Aircraft:
The Model 269 was a light, two-seat helicopter with a three-bladed rotor. The idea behind its development was to keep down initial and operating costs. The U.S. Army variant, designated YHO-2HU, was used as a command and observation helicopter.

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