BRANTLY HELICOPTER CORPORATION

USA

Founded by N. P. Brantly, who designed
Brantly B-2
Brantly B-2
the Brantly B-1, with co-axial rotors, in 1943. From this design he developed the improved Model B-2, using the rotor evolved for the B-1, a two-seat
Brantly-Hynes Model 305
Brantly-Hynes Model 305
helicopter which first flew on August 14,1956. Subsequently entered production as Model B-2A, superseded by B-2B in 1963. Larger Model 305, a five-seat aircraft, first flew in January 1964. Company acquired by Lear Jet Industries Inc in May 1966.


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