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Aviation History
1954
1954 - 1357.PDF
PEEH? 7 MAY 1954 The Mark 4 Sycamore is a unique helicopter in that it has inbuilt provision for several operational roles: (1) A powered-winch is fitted for rescue work; (2) two stretcher patients can be accommodated within the cabin and tended in flight by a medical orderly; (3) with the stretchers folded and stowed in the 20 cu. ft. baggage compartment the cabin will seat five people; (4) a ventral sling permits the lifting of awkward loads over short distances; (5) spraying equipment can be fitted for crop treatment. The "Bristol" Sycamore is powered by a 550 h.p. Alvis Leonides engine
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