The American Helicopter XH-26 Jet Jeep (known as the XA-8 by its manufacturer) is an experimental tip jet helicopter developed in 1951 by the American Helicopter Company to meet a United States Army and Air Force (USAF) request for a …

In 1951 at the request of the U.S. Army, the U.S. Air Force developed the XH-26, a one-man, pulsejet-driven helicopter. Rather than having an internal engine like other helicopters, the Jet Jeep was powered by two pulsejets on the end of each rotor blade,

XH-26噴射吉普直升機 （英語： Jet Jeep )（製造商編號為 XA-8 ）是美國直升機公司於1951年為 美國陸軍 和 空軍 開發可折疊和空中投放的實驗 翼端引擎 （英语：Tip jet） 觀察直升機。 1951年， Model XA-8 單座輕型直升機的設計在美國陸軍運輸隊和美國空軍的贊助下開始。 1950年時，陸軍要求研發一款輕型、可折疊的單座非武裝直升機，並且能夠空中投送到崎嶇地形中，並能藉由簡單的工具快速組裝。 這架直升機將用於觀察以及作為墜落機組人員的空投直升機，能自我離 …

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2021年10月21日 · That fact, along with its ability to be used in rugged terrain as well the pulsejet engines, soon earned it the craft the moniker “Jet Jeep.” It also used the same fuel as the military’s jets. The craft was able to reach top speeds of 80 mph and a range of 104 miles with 50 gallons of fuel, while it had a ceiling of 7,000 feet.

The Army and USAF evaluated five prototype Jet Jeeps, and they proved to be a rugged aircraft with a top speed of 80 mph and a ceiling of 7,000 feet. However, the pulsejets produced so much noise that the Army found the aircraft unsuitable, and cost considerations forced the …

2018年1月12日 · That's the legacy of the American Helicopter Company's XH-26 Jet Jeep, which was an experimental aircraft designed to meet the needs of light observation, according to Bob Mitchell, U.S. Army...

2024年2月12日 · Small and quiet, these helicopter-like aircraft could transport supplies, medevac the wounded to aid stations, and transport personnel short distances. The U.S. Air Force has wrapped up testing of...

2024年8月31日 · The Jeep, formally called the US Army truck, 1⁄4‑ton, 4×4, command reconnaissance, was a highly successful American off-road capable, light military utility vehicle. Built by Willys-Overland, American Bantam and Ford to a single standardized design, they were supplied to the US military and Allied forces during WWII, from 1940 until 1945.

American XH-26 Jet Jeep. Developed in 1952 for the U.S. Army. The helicopter has a belt driven tail rotor. Attribution. Attribution. American XH-26 Jet Jeep. Developed in 1952 for the U.S. Army. The helicopter has a belt driven tail rotor. Overview Data on design, manufacture and status