Hiller 12P

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:helicopter
gptkbp:aircraft civilian_helicopter
gptkbp:avionics basic navigation instruments
gptkbp:capacity 3 passengers
gptkbp:climbRate 1,200 ft/min
gptkbp:crew 1 pilot
gptkbp:design high maneuverability
single main rotor and tail rotor
simple maintenance requirements
good visibility for pilot
low rotor system noise
gptkbp:electrification 1 × Lycoming VO-540 engine
gptkbp:engine Lycoming VO-540
gptkbp:firstFlight 1953
gptkbp:fuelCapacity 40 US gallons
gptkbp:height 9 ft 6 in
gptkbp:historicalSignificance contributed to helicopter development in the 1950s
influenced design of future helicopters
served in various law enforcement roles
used in aerial photography and surveying
used in early helicopter training programs
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Hiller 12P
gptkbp:introduced 1953
gptkbp:landingGear skids
gptkbp:length 30 ft 6 in
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Hiller_Aircraft_Corporation
gptkbp:maxSpeed 120 knots
gptkbp:maxTakeoffWeight 3,200 lb
gptkbp:notableUsers gptkb:New_York_City_Police_Department
gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkb:California_Highway_Patrol
gptkb:Los_Angeles_Police_Department
gptkbp:productionYears 1953-1970
gptkbp:range 300 miles
gptkbp:retired 1970s
gptkbp:role utility and training
gptkbp:rotorDiameter 36 ft 0 in
gptkbp:services 10,000 feet
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Hiller_12E
gptkbp:totalGoals approximately 1,000 units
gptkbp:type light utility helicopter
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Hiller_12S
gptkb:Hiller_12E
gptkb:Hiller_12R
gptkb:Hiller_12T
Hiller_12U
gptkbp:weight 2,200 lb