XCH-62
Boeing Vertol HLH
The US Army Heavy Lift Helicopter specification was approved in May 1971 for a 22
tonnes payload class helicopter.
Boeing proposal wins over the Sikorsky S-73 (not built) that was the Sikorsky entry for the HLH program.
The only XCH-62 built (Serial number 73-22012) was put into storage at the US Army Aviation Museum at Fort Rucker
Alabama prior to completion when the program was cancelled in October 1974.
In 1983, NASA and DARPA ( Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency )
plans were initiated to resume the test programme but was cancelled again.
The XCH-62 ( background ) is shown in comparison with a CH-47A Chinook
in this 1975 photograph
Engines: 3 x Allison T701 of 5945kW
Gross Weight: 70 Ton
Length: 28 m
Height: 11 m
Contribution: Boeing Defense & Space Group
The following photos are from Frank White 's Collection :
1st photo 65 kb
2nd photo 69 kb
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