The Mitsubishi RP-1 is an Experimental Japanese twin-engined helicopter developed as part of a secret company research programme.[1] The RP-1 was first revealed in April 1994 just before it started hover trials leading to a first flight on 14 September 1994.
RP-1 | |
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Role | Experimental twin-engined helicopter |
National origin | Japan |
Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries |
First flight | 14 September 1994 |
Number built | 1 |
Developed from | Sikorsky S-76 |
Developed into | Mitsubishi MH2000 |
Data from Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1994-95[1]
General characteristics