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Old 24th Nov 2009, 10:49
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Dammit! I did it again. Kept refreshing page 228 when everyone was on 229. Sorry.

My chopper...

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Old 24th Nov 2009, 10:56
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I'm not sure I'd want to sit between those meat cutters! RR


It must have been "dicey" when five people were sitting there!
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That's novel.

It doesn't appear to have a tail rotor either, but I can't make out coaxial rotors either!

Looks like it's "here we go again".
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Old 24th Nov 2009, 11:06
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My chopper...
Keep your chopper to yourself mate. This one looks like an egg!!!! Something to get in to!!!

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Old 24th Nov 2009, 11:08
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It must have been "dicey" when five people were sitting there!
Where do the five people sit???? I just can't imagine it
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Old 24th Nov 2009, 11:12
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"Where do the five people sit???? I just can't imagine it"

Either side of the grunt driving it.
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Old 24th Nov 2009, 11:12
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It doesn't appear to have a tail rotor either, but I can't make out coaxial rotors either!
Nicely spotted mate! There's a jet engine on each side and the rudder operates in the jet exhaust. They also drove air compressors forcing air out of the rotor tips..(Sorry for the mouse drawn engine quality)...

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Old 24th Nov 2009, 11:38
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I was hoping to have this solved before going to bed, so...

The company responsible for this helicopter was founded by Maurice Ramme in 1953. It went through a number of design changes and the next model after this one was the final version and named after something that can operate on land, water and in the air...
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Old 24th Nov 2009, 12:03
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The US Patent 4589611 - Air jet reaction contrarotating rotor gyrodyne?? Is that what is referred to as a Monte-copter? Logic would say that it is the Monte-copter 14, or if he missed out some numbers, the 12. RR

LM, I think the Tri-phibian was a later development.This one doesn't have the floats etc
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Old 24th Nov 2009, 12:04
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Monte-Copter Triphibian?
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Old 24th Nov 2009, 12:43
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RR I would say you have hit the nail on the head a product from Monte-Copter Inc. of Seattle. the Montecopter 12 photgraph 4 below.
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Old 24th Nov 2009, 12:59
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'artnoon to you.

You should be aware that my name isn't really Lightning Mate.

My full rank and name is Major G. Error.
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Old 24th Nov 2009, 13:06
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Thanks mate... and I guess your counting kangaroos by now... Anyway, this might last till you wake!!! Keeping with the rotary theme. Note that the rotors were equal in length, shape etc. I just had some drawing issues!!!! Good luck!!! RR
Apologies also that this isn't a "silhouette". I'll get there .....
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Old 24th Nov 2009, 13:12
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Er... have I missed something here.

I'm wide awake and not counting kangeroos. They do that in Oz.

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Old 24th Nov 2009, 13:22
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YH-32 Hornet perhaps? Otherwise known as the Hiller HOE-1.
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Old 24th Nov 2009, 13:25
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I think it's a Hiller HJ-1, but does etiquette mean we should wait for Noyade?
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Old 24th Nov 2009, 13:27
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My guess was the oe-1, but doesn't matter. I'm goingto bed again with the flu.
Have a pleasent day all.
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Old 24th Nov 2009, 13:29
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Er... yep!!!!!! Well done Mel!!! You have control


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I think it's a Hiller HJ-1, but does etiquette mean we should wait for Noyade?
For? I had control from Noyade (post 4576)
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Old 24th Nov 2009, 13:34
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I thought#4576 was from Mel.
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Old 24th Nov 2009, 13:47
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I thought#4576 was from Mel.
it was. Having found the answer myself and then seeing RR's post I posted the photographs found to support RR's answer. Sorry for any confusion caused.I am quite happy to wait for Noyade's confirmation.
Mel
Hope you feel better soon sablatnic.
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