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The Helowerks HX-1 is an American ultralight
homebuilt
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helicopter
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designed by Helowerks based at Hampton in Virginia.
Design and development
The Wasp is a traditional pod and boom helicopter with a twin-blade rotor powered by a 90shp (97 kW) Garrett JFS-100-13A turboshaft engine.
It has a fixed skid landing gear and enclosed cabin with two-seat side-by-side seats.
The Wasp design was started in 2001 and was exhibited unflown in 2005, it first flew around March 2006 after receiving FAA approval in the experimental category.
Specifications
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2000s United States helicopters
Homebuilt aircraft
2000s United States civil utility aircraft
Aircraft first flown in 2006
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