Bristol Type 173
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The Bristol Type 173 was a British twin-engine, tandem rotor transport helicopter built by the Bristol Aeroplane Company.[1] It was designed by Raoul Hafner as a civil transport helicopter but evoked interest from the military. It did not enter production but was developed into the Bristol Belvedere which was operated by the Royal Air Force from 1961 to 1969.
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Type 173 | |
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Second prototype Bristol 173 demonstrating at the 1954 Farnborough Air Show | |
Role | 13-seat passenger helicopter |
Manufacturer | Bristol Aeroplane Company |
First flight | 3 January 1952 |
Number built | 5 |
Developed into | Bristol Belvedere |
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