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The Retriever was designed as a general purpose
helicopter for operation with the US Navy. The first production model
was the HUP-1 (32 built) which entered production in 1948 powered by a
525hp(391kW) Continental. They entered service in 1949 and were followed
by the more powerful HUP-2. The HUP-3 (70 built) was an upgraded version
with a strengthened floor and larger cargo doors. The Retriever was
retired from US service in 1963. A small number have been restored to
airworthy condition.
C-BVSD
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USA
7 seat helicopter first flown in 1952
Engine: 550hp(410kW) Continental R-975-42
Length: 31’10"(9.7m)
Height: 13’2"(4.01m)Rotor diameter: 35’0"(10.67m)
No.built: 409 Range: 340miles(547km)
Cruising speed: 90mph(144kmh) Empty weight: 3938lb(1782kg)
Maximum take-off weight: 6100lb(2767kg) |
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