Kellett XR-8

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The Kellett XR-8 was a helicopter built in the United States during World War II. It was a two-seat machine intended to demonstrate the feasibility of a twin-rotor system and, while it accomplished this, it also demonstrated a number of problems that prevented further development of this particular design.

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Kellett XH-8; XH-8; XR-8
helicopter, military aircraftKellett Autogiro Corporation, United States


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    Kellett XR-8 helicopter hovering, in 1945 (240117-F-IO108-002)Kellett XR-8 helicopter hovering, in 1945 (240117-F-IO108-002)
    Kellett XR-8 helicopter hovering flight at Philadelphia Airport, Pennsylvania (USA), in 1945 (240117-F-IO108-001)Kellett XR-8 helicopter hovering flight at Philadelphia Airport, Pennsylvania (USA), in 1945 (240117-F-IO108-001)