The Piasecki 16H was a series of compound helicopters produced in the 1960s. The first version of the Pathfinder, the -1 version, first flew in 1962. The similar but larger Pathfinder II, the 16H-1A, was completed in 1965.
Variants Model 16H-1 Pathfinder one PWC PT6B-2 with one 405 shp turboshaft engine Model 16H-1A Pathfinder II larger version with one T58-GE-8 Model 16H-1C Pathfinder III proposed conversion of the 16H-1A with one T58-GE-5 Note: While some sources read as if this variant was completed and flown, Piasecki Aircraft's history site makes no mention of this variant at all. Model 16H-3J nine-seat development, not built.
Specifications (16H-1A)
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References Notes
Bibliography
Robb, Raymond L. "Hybrid helicopters: Compounding the quest for speed", Vertiflite. Summer 2006. American Helicopter Society.
External links Model 16H-1 Pathfinder Model 16H-1A Pathfinder II Model 16H-3