Helowerks HX-1 Wasp
# Helowerks HX-1 Wasp

The Helowerks HX-1 is an American ultralight homebuilt helicopter 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

Data from Jane's All the World's Aircraft 2008-2009

General characteristics

* Crew: 2
* Length: 19 ft 0 in (5.79 m)
* Height: 8 ft 3 in (2.51 m)
* Empty weight: 700 lb (318 kg)
* Gross weight: 1,200 lb (544 kg)
* Powerplant: 1 × Garrett JFS-100-13A turboshaft engine , 15,048 lbf (66.94 kN) thrust
* Main rotor diameter: 23 ft 0 in (7.01 m)

Performance

* Maximum speed: 113 mph (182 km/h, 98 kn)
* Range: 127 mi (204 km, 110 nmi)
* Service ceiling: 10,000 ft (3,050 m)
