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| Texas Helicopters M-79T Hornet | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Trainer helicopter |
| National origin | United States |
| Number built | 1, registered as N1001X |
| History | |
| First flight | 1985 |
| Last flight | 1986 |
| Outcome | Abandoned |
The Texas Helicopters M-79T Hornet was an American training helicopter developed by Texas Helicopters. It saw use as a prototype in 1985, but only one prototype, registration N1001X, was ever produced.[1]
Description
[edit]The M-79T Hornet uses an Allison 250-C20B engine, and is a modified variant of the Bell 47G. It is a two-seater, and was used by the United States Military as a proposed trainer helicopter for Apache pilots for a brief period of time. It is constructed of mainly metal, and was modified to have separate features of the 47G.[2] The maximum take-off weight is 1,440 kg, and other statistics were never tested.[1]
Usage
[edit]The M-79T was tested as a prototype trainer attack helicopter for AH-64 "Apache" crews,[2] and was proposed to the US military for production, but the plans were never realized.[3] The M-79T received FAA certification on April 25, 1985.[4] It was put on display at the Paris Air Show in June 1985, but was never publicly seen again.[1]
Units
[edit]- N1001X - The only prototype ever produced, was tested but later scrapped
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c Pelletier, Alain J. (1991). Bell aircraft since 1935. London: Putnam. ISBN 978-0-85177-851-8.
- ^ a b indomiliter (2021-07-28). "M-79T "Hornet" - Pernah Jadi Helikopter Latih Penerbang AH-64 Apache". Indomiliter.com. Retrieved 2024-07-01.
- ^ "¿Qué helicóptero es éste? - Página 7 - El Gran Capitán". www.elgrancapitan.org. Retrieved 2024-07-01.
- ^ "Texas Helicopter M79T Hornet". 1000aircraftphotos.com. Retrieved 2024-07-01.