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GEN H-4: The world's smallest one-person helicopter

Posted By: Yashpal Sharma | Aug 27 2006

Japan known for tiny creations once again unveils world's smallest one-person helicopter. Gene Corporation has ended GEN H-4 personal helicopter that possesses a single seat, loading gear and a bicycle like handle. It has contra-rotating propellers (KA-52 Hokum) that eradicates the requirement of tail rotor (propeller) to maintain balance, with two sets of coaxial.

my hali
my hali

Four lightweight (125cc), 2 cylindered engine fueled by gasoline, are engaged to propel the device. Moreover, compact sized rotors (4 meters i.e.118 inches) offer you easy parking facility. With a maximum speed of 90 km/h, GEN H-4 can fly to a height of 1000m for 30 minutes. It is sold as assembly kit costing 3,780,000 Yen ($ 32,500). No license is required to fly this small copter in Japan.

Via: newlaunches