PZL-Swidnik BZ-1 "Gil" 1950 |
This orthodox helicopter had a two-bladed rotor mounted on a universal joint, and a small ancillary rotor with servo blades to regulate cyclic pitch and ensure stability in the main rotor. The latter was located immediately above the engine. The anti-torque tail rotor was placed at the end of a monocoque boom made of plywood. Bronislaw Zurakowski, one of its designers, acted as test pilot during the early trials. P.Lambermont "Helicopters and Autogyros of the World", 1958 Two-seat light helicopter designed by Bronislaw Zurakowski, with enclosed fuselage, open cockpit, fixed tricycle u/c and one 105hp Walter Mikron 4-III piston engine. One Prot. SP-GIL FF 4 April 1950. * * *
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