Hillman Hornet

Hillman Hornet
General information
Type	Homebuilt aircraft
National origin	United States
Designer	Doug Hillman
History
Developed from	Helicom H-1 Commuter Jr

The Hilman Hornet is a two place homebuilt helicopter. ^[1]

Development

The Hillman Hornet is a two place side by side helicopter designed for homebuilt construction. it features an enclosed cabin without side doors. ^{[2] [3]} The helicopter was an evolution of the Helicom H-1 Commuter Jr funded by 10 San Luis Obispo County investors. ^[4]

Variants

Hornet

Standard piston engined homebuilt helicopter.

Turbo Hornet

Turboshaft powered variant of the Hornet

Specifications (Hillman Hornet)

Data from Air Progress, Plane and Pilot

General characteristics

• Crew: 1
• Capacity: 1 passenger
• Length: 21 ft 2 in (6.45 m)
• Wingspan: 25 ft 5 in (7.75 m)
• Empty weight: 800 lb (363 kg)
• Gross weight: 1,400 lb (635 kg)
• Fuel capacity: 22
• Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming O-320-A2B horizontally-opposed air-cooled, four-cylinder piston engine, 150 hp (110 kW)
• Main rotor diameter: × 25 ft 5 in (7.75 m)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 87 kn (100 mph, 160 km/h)
• Cruise speed: 78 kn (90 mph, 140 km/h)
• Range: 170 nmi (200 mi, 320 km)
• Service ceiling: 12,000 ft (3,700 m)

See also

• YouTube video of Hornet in flight

Related development

• Helicom H-1 Commuter Jr

References

1. "Hilman Hornet" . Retrieved 2 December 2013.
2. Air Progress: 42. November 1978.{{cite journal}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
3. David B. Thurston. Homebuilt aircraft. p. 107.
4. "Build-it-yourself helicopter debuts in SLO". Telegram-Tribune. 14 November 1978.