Pitcairn XO-61 | |
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Role | Autogyro |
National origin | United States |
Manufacturer | Pitcairn Aircraft Inc |
Primary user | United States Army Air Forces |
The Pitcairn XO-61 was an American autogyro designed by Pitcairn Aircraft. One of the last autogyros produced, in competition with the Kellett YO-60 and the Sikorsky R-4, it fell victim to cooling problems with its rear-mounted engine and the coming of the helicopter with its ability to hover. [1] [2]
Also known by the company model number PA-44 and the contract designation MX-157, [3] the contract for the XO-61 was taken over by G&A Aircraft upon G&A's acquisition of Pitcairn Aircraft. [4]
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