In October 1959, the Agusta A.103, a single-seat light helicopter, took flight as an Italian prototype.
The pilot enjoyed an enclosed cockpit made of perspex, while the engine was positioned at the rear. Additionally, the tail rotor was mounted on an enclosed boom.
Specifications
Crew
1
Length
6.13 m (20 ft 1 in)
Height
2.23 m (7 ft 4 in)
Empty weight
280 kg (617 lb)
Gross weight
460 kg (1,014 lb)
Powerplant
1 × Agusta GA.70 air-cooled flat-four engine,
63 kW (85 hp)
Main rotor diameter
7.40 m (24 ft 3 in)
Performance
Maximum speed
150 km/h (93 mph, 81 kn)
Cruise speed
135 km/h (84 mph, 73 kn)
Range
450 km (280 mi, 240 nmi)
Endurance
3 hr 20 min
Service ceiling
2,000 m (6,600 ft) (hover ceiling in ground effect)
