Mitsubishi RP-1

RP-1
General information
Type	Experimental twin-engined helicopter
National origin	Japan
Manufacturer	Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Number built	1
History
First flight	14 September 1994
Developed from	Sikorsky S-76
Developed into	Mitsubishi MH2000

The Mitsubishi RP-1 is an experimental, Japanese twin-engined helicopter developed as part of a secret company research programme. ^[1] The RP-1 was first revealed in April 1994 just before it started hover trials, leading to a first flight on 14 September 1994.

Specifications

Data fromJane's All the World's Aircraft 1994-95 ^[1]

General characteristics

• Length: 15.00 m (49 ft 2.5 in)
• Height: 4.30 m (14 ft 1.25 in)
• Powerplant: 2 × Mitsubishi MG-5 Turboshaft , 447 kW (600 hp) each

Notes

1. Lambert 1994, p. 236

Bibliography

• Lambert, Mark, ed. (1994). Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1994-95. Coulsdon, Surrey, United Kingdom: Jane's Information Group. ISBN   0-7106-1160-9.