Control Stick, 1922 De Bothezat Helicopter

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Object Details

Manufacturer

United States Army Air Service, Engineering Division

Physical Description

24 3/4 in. long, 1 1/8 in. diameter, from helicopter flown at McCook Field, 1922

Summary

The de Bothezat helicopter was the United States' first military helicopter project.

Credit Line

Gift of Jerome Camera & Instrument Corporation

Date

1922

Inventory Number

A19530080000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

CRAFT-Aircraft Parts

Dimensions

Overall: 2ft 3/4in. x 1 1/8in. (62.87 x 2.86cm)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA

Exhibit Station

Vertical Flight

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9516f5612-336c-433f-82ee-1245570e7547

Record ID

nasm_A19530080000