First flight of the Bell Model 533 compound/hybrid helicopter

Friday, August 10, 1962

 

Description

This was a modified production YH-40 with UH-1B dynamic components and an in-flight tiltable pylon.

 Source: "Hybrid Helicopters: Compounding the Quest for Speed", Vertiflite, Summer 2006, Page 43

 

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