1953


Saunders Roe Skeeter

Skeeter 5





The Skeeter 5 was the result of intensive effort by SARO between late 1952 and Mar 1954 to solve the ground resonance issues which had plagued the Skeeter 3 and Skeeter 4.

It incorporated improvements from the Skeeter 4, plus enhanced damping to the undercarriage and rotor blades, and the introduction of a steel rotor shaft.


Specifications Skeeter 5


Engine
Capacity
Length (m) 8.66
Height (m) 3.04
Blades 3
Rotor diam. (m) 9.75
Disc area (m2) 74.72
Weight (kgs) Empty: 680     Max: 953
Speed (km/h) Cruise: 151     Max: 159
Range (km) 418
Ceiling (m)     Max: 3700
Rate/Climb (m/min)


  List of Operators of Skeeter 5



  Global Distribution of Skeeter 5



1Skeeter 5


Construction Numbers


C/N Year History
SR.907 1952 UK G-AMDC,G-AMTZ,XG303








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