Black
R. Black
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History
A Mr R. Black, of Mollinsburn and Cumbernauld, near Glasgow, Lanarkshire, built a helicopter in 1909. A report described it as being fitted with two FN motorcycle engines driving a 'multi-blade fan and a two-bladed propeller above the head'. At the back were wings with a crossbar to control incidence. The engine was also reported as a seven-cylinder rotary.
Black had previously made an unsuccessful biplane using the same powerplant.
Company References
- British Aircraft Before The Great War, Michael H. Goodall and Albert E. Tagg (Schiffer Publishing Ltd., 2001)
Project Data
| Project No | Type No | Name | Alternative Name(s) | Year | Spec (Requirement) | Status | Qty | Description | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biplane | 190? | Pro(n) | 1 | 1S, 1E biplane | (1) | ||||
| Helicopter | 1909 | Pro(n) | 1 | 1S helicopter | 1 |
Project References
- British Aircraft Before The Great War, Michael H. Goodall and Albert E. Tagg (Schiffer Publishing Ltd., 2001)
Production Details and Type Description
Helicopter
Nothing know.
Nothing know.
Total Black Production2