The Grasshopper Helicopter: Brief Details of the Twin‐engine Light Helicopter Being Developed for Rotorcraft Ltd.

Abstract

THE Grasshopper light helicopter was conceived and designed by Mr J. Shapiro, and pursues the philosophy of providing a low cost, simple rotorcraft possessing the maximum safety and flexibility. Carrying a pilot and one passenger, the aircraft can fly over stage lengths up to 200 miles at a speed slightly in excess of 100 m.p.h. while providing vertical take‐off and landing capability, twin‐engined reliability and minimum operating costs. Servotec Ltd. is responsible for the development of the Grasshopper on behalf of Rotorcraft Ltd.

Citation

Servotec, L. (1962), "The Grasshopper Helicopter: Brief Details of the Twin‐engine Light Helicopter Being Developed for Rotorcraft Ltd.", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 34 No. 11, pp. 319-319. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb033636