| Higgins EB-1 | |
|---|---|
| |
| Role | HelicopterType of aircraft |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Higgins Industries |
| Designer | Enea Bossi |
| First flight | 1943 |
| Number built | 1 |
The Higgins EB-1 is an American helicopter built by Higgins Industries of New Orleans, Louisiana. The EB-1 was originally developed by the Delgado Trade School and completed by Enea Bossi.
Design and development
The EB-1 was a two-seat helicopter with a single four-bladed main rotor and two-bladed anti-torque tail rotor. It had a fixed tricycle landing gear and was powered by a 180 hp (134 kW) Warner pressure cooled piston engine. Bossi and the company had ambitious plans for a family of helicopters but in the end only one was built.
Specifications
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Empty weight: 1,951 lb (885 kg)
- Gross weight: 2,546 lb (1,155 kg)
- Powerplant: 1 × Warner piston engine, 180 hp (130 kW)
- Main rotor diameter: 32 ft 0 in (9.75 m)
Performance
- Cruise speed: 120 mph (200 km/h, 110 kn)
References
Notes
- ^ "American airplanes - Ha to Hu". www.aerofiles.com. 2 May 2009. Retrieved 2010-02-12.