The Agusta A.104 Helicar, which took its maiden flight in December 1960, was a prototype light helicopter from Italy.
Compared to the A.103, the A.104 featured a slightly larger size and an additional seat next to the pilot’s seat.
Its cockpit was enclosed by a transparent perspex bubble, while the engine was positioned at the rear and the tail rotor was supported by an enclosed boom.
The A.104 had two prototypes powered by piston engines, and later, a single example of a turbine-engined variant called the A.104BT was developed.
Unfortunately, no production of this helicopter took place.
Variants
A.104 Helicar
Two prototype aircraft powered by de-rated Agusta GA.140 piston engines.
A.104BT Helicar
A single example of a turbo-shaft powered Helicar, powered by a 270 hp (201 kW) Agusta A.270.
Specifications
Crew
1
Capacity
1 passenger
Length
6.35 m (20 ft 10 in)
Height
2.35 m (7 ft 9 in)
Empty weight
380 kg (838 lb)
Gross weight
640 kg (1,411 lb)
Powerplant
1 × Agusta GA.140 air-cooled flat-four engine,
100 kW (140 hp) (derated to 89 kilowatts (120 hp))
