First flight of the Piasecki 16H-1 Pathfinder

Wednesday, February 21, 1962

 

Description

The Piasecki 16H-1 Pathfinder was a privately funded, high speed compound (lift and thrust)/hybrid helicopter. The first flight was undertaken in pure helicopter mode minus the ducted tail fan and wings.

Source: AHS V/STOL Wheel entry for this aircraft

 

Aircraft related to this milestone
Piasecki 16H-1 Pathfinder

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