Registration / Serial: | 4013 |
Military Code: | XM-53 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Gyrodyne RON Rotorcycle |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Gyrodyne RON Rotorcycle |
Aircraft Version: | Gyrodyne YRON-1 Rotorcycle |
C/n (msn): | 4013 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map |
Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
Collection: | National Museum of Naval Aviation |
Photo Date: | May 1977 |
Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
Photo ID: | 388595Submit Correction |
View count: | 573 |
The USMC tested 5 YRON-1 a/c. It was not accepted by the Marines as it was too heavy and difficult to fly. In 1977 4013 was on outside display at the museum. It is currently in storage, although occasionally it is put on display for special events.
Registration / Serial: | 4013 |
Aircraft Version: | Gyrodyne YRON-1 Rotorcycle |
C/n (msn): | 4013 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
Photo Date: | May 1977 |
Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
Registration / Serial: | 4013 |
Military Code: | XM-53 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Gyrodyne RON Rotorcycle |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Gyrodyne RON Rotorcycle |
Aircraft Version: | Gyrodyne YRON-1 Rotorcycle |
C/n (msn): | 4013 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map |
Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
Collection: | National Museum of Naval Aviation |
Photo Date: | May 1977 |
Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
Photo ID: | 388595Submit Correction |
View count: | 573 |
The USMC tested 5 YRON-1 a/c. It was not accepted by the Marines as it was too heavy and difficult to fly. In 1977 4013 was on outside display at the museum. It is currently in storage, although occasionally it is put on display for special events.
Registration / Serial: | 4013 |
Aircraft Version: | Gyrodyne YRON-1 Rotorcycle |
C/n (msn): | 4013 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
Photo Date: | May 1977 |
Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |