Gyrodyne helicopters


Gyrodyne GCA-2 Gyrodyne GCA-2

1947

The Gyrodyne Company of America was established by Peter J. Papadakos in 1946. Gyrodyne acquired ...

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The GCA-2 helicopter was modified to become the GCA-2A Helidyne, with twin 100hp Continental auxiliary ...

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Gyrodyne GCA-2A "Helidyne"

1949

Gyrodyne GCA-2A "Helidyne"

Gyrodyne GCA-2C Gyrodyne GCA-2C

1952

A further development of the GCA-2, serial number N6594K, first flew on April 25, 1952 ...

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This interesting design, seating 50, has been proposed as an air bus of the future ...

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Gyrodyne Convertiplane

project

Gyrodyne Convertiplane

Gyrodyne Military Convertiplane Gyrodyne Military Convertiplane

project

A high-speed convertiplane proposed for the United States Air Force ...

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The Gyroliner convertiplane was designed to carry 50 passengers and fly at a speed of ...

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Gyrodyne "Gyroliner"

project

Gyrodyne "Gyroliner"

Gyrodyne XRON-1 Gyrodyne XRON-1

1958

Under contract from the US Navy, this company produced a simple one-man co-axial portable helicopter ...

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In 1956, Gyrodyne entered the competition to produce a single seat "personal" helicopter for operation ...

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Gyrodyne QH-50

1961

Gyrodyne QH-50