| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 45-22793 |
| Alternate Serial: | 522793 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Kellett R-10 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Kellett R-10 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kellett XR-10 |
| C/n (msn): | [ 45-22793 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Lansdale - Kellett (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | Pennsylvania, United States |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Photo Date: | 24 April 1947 to 25 September 1947 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 393810 |
| Photo Comment |
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The XR-10, which was to carry ten troops, was said to be the largest helicopter in the world. It first flew on 24 April 1946. This photo was probably taken during a press demonstration on 25 September. Powered by two Wright R-975 Whirlwind engines in nacelles on the sides, the beast was dangerous to fly and the prototype crashed on 3 October 1949, killing test pilot Dave Driskill. Photo by: Howard Levy / Nederlands Instituut voor Militaire Historie This photo was added on 22 September 2021, and has since been viewed 1270 times. |