| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 50-1270 |
| Alternate Serial: | 01270 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Piasecki H-16 (PV-15) Transporter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Piasecki H-16 (PV-15) Transporter |
| Aircraft Version: | Piasecki YH-16A (PV-45) |
| C/n (msn): | [ 50-1270 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Location: | Not known |
| Region / Country: | Unknown State, United States |
| Photo Date: | 1 July 1955 to 5 January 1956 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 242259 |
| Photo Comment |
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The H-16 was the world's largest helicopter when first flown on 23 October 1953. The second and last example, seen here, was modified to turbine power and first flew as the YH-16A in June 1955, but crashed on 5 January 1956. The US Air Force and Army judged the type unsuitable for operational use. Photo from: Piasecki This photo was added on 12 May 2020, and has since been viewed 1970 times. |