Hillman Hornet

Hillman Hornet
Role Homebuilt aircraft
National origin United States
Designer Doug Hillman
Unit cost
$18,500
Developed from Helicom H-1 Commuter Jr

The Hilman Hornet is a two place homebuilt helicopter.[1]

Development

The Hillman Hornet is a two place side by side helicopter designed for homebuilt construction. it features an enclosed cabin without side doors.[2][3] The helicopter was an evolution of the Helicom H-1 Commuter Jr funded by 10 San Luis Obispo County investors.[4]

Variants

Hornet
Standard piston engined homebuilt helicopter.
Turbo Hornet
Turboshaft powered variant of the Hornet

Specifications (Hillman Hornet)

Data from Air Progress, Plane and Pilot

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Capacity: 1 passenger
  • Length: 21 ft 2 in (6.45 m)
  • Wingspan: 25 ft 5 in (7.75 m)
  • Empty weight: 800 lb (363 kg)
  • Gross weight: 1,400 lb (635 kg)
  • Fuel capacity: 22
  • Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming O-320-A2B horizontally-opposed air-cooled, four-cylinder piston engine, 150 hp (110 kW)
  • Main rotor diameter: × 25 ft 5 in (7.75 m)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 87 kn; 161 km/h (100 mph)
  • Cruise speed: 78 kn; 145 km/h (90 mph)
  • Range: 174 nmi; 322 km (200 mi)
  • Service ceiling: 12,000 ft (3,700 m)

See also

Related development

References

  1. ↑ "Hilman Hornet". Retrieved 2 December 2013.
  2. ↑ Air Progress: 42. November 1978. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. ↑ David B. Thurston. Homebuilt aircraft. p. 107.
  4. ↑ "Build-it-yourself helicopter debuts in SLO". Telegram-Tribune. 14 November 1978.

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