Permalink: http://www.boeingimages.com/archive/McDonnell-Model-79-Big-Henry-Rotorcraft-2JRSXLJJ1IMZ.htmlCopyright © Boeing. All Rights Reserved.View Photo/Video onlyConceptually similarMcDonnell XH-20 "Little Henry" In FlightXH-20 "Little Henry" Hovers on McDonnell Flight RampXHJD-1 Whirlaway and XH-20 Little Henry on St. Louis Flight Ramp Boeing Model 360 Experimental Tandem RotorcraftBoeing Model 360 Experimental Tandem RotorcraftBoeing Model 360 Experimental Tandem RotorcraftVertol 44 Helicopter in Flight over ManhattanVertol 107 in Flight Over the Statue of LibertyBoeing YUH-61View AllView more with similar tones McDonnell Model 79 Big Henry RotorcraftSelect usageWhat Type of Order?Usage:In 1950, McDonnell Aircraft Corp. began building its second ramjet-powered utility helicopter, called the Model 79. Nicknamed Big Henry, it was based on the McDonnell XH-20 Little Henry of the late 1940s. The single test model showed satisfactory flight characteristics during testing, but like its smaller predecessor, Big Henry's ramjet engines were too noisy and used too much fuel. It did not attract a buyer, so the project was abandoned.BI41700 (D4E-32090)Maximum size:2926px × 2272px (~19 MB)9.7in × 7.5in (300dpi)License type:Rights ManagedKeywords:1950s-clear skies-day-exteriors-full body views-glare-ground shots-historic production status-McDonnell Aircraft-Missouri-Model 79 utility helicopter - Big Henry-one of a kind aircraft-research/experimental-right side views-rotorcraft-rotorcraft blades-St. Louis-sunshine-United States-unpainted-vintage / retroRelated Photo/Videos:View AllRelated Virtual folders:Research and Experimental Aircraft
