Wallis WA-120

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WA-120
G-AYVO (43960310675).jpg
RoleSingle-seat autogyro
National originUnited Kingdom
ManufacturerWallis Autogyros Limited
Designer Ken Wallis
First flight13 June 1971
Number built1

The Wallis WA-120 is an experimental British autogyro developed by Ken Wallis.

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Design and development

Following on from his family of single-seat autogyros former Royal Air Force aviator Wing Commander Ken Wallis developed a high-performance long-range variant with an enclosed cockpit. The WA-120, registered G-AYVO, was first flown on 13 June 1971. [1] The autogyro is powered by a 130 hp (97 kW) Rolls-Royce Continental O-240-A piston engine driving a four-bladed pusher propeller. [1]

Specification

Data from [1] British Civil Aircraft since 1919 - Volume 3

General characteristics

Performance

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References

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 Jackson 1974, p. 330

Bibliography

  • Jackson, A.J. (1974). British Civil Aircraft since 1919 - Volume 3. Putnam & Company Ltd. ISBN   0-370-10014-X.