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[[underline]] Gross Weight [[underline]]

2600 lbs.
2800 lbs.
3000 lbs.

[[underline]] Sea Level to 5000 feet [[underline]] 

3 minutes 37 seconds
4 minutes 3 seconds
4 minutes 31 seconds

[[underline]] Sea Level to 10,000 feet [[underline]]

7 minutes 36 seconds
8 minutes 27 seconds
9 minutes 27 seconds.

The following range and endurance figures are typical for the CH-1, based on the normal fuel capacity of 60 gallons:

2600lbs.    3000lbs.

290 mi.     270 mi.
3.8 hrs.    3.7 hrs.

                                
Range at cruisng speed
Flight endurance-minimum power 

It is the firm belief of those familiar with the CH-1 that this aircraft offers a new standard utilization as a result of its outstanding performance and simplicity.

                  CESSNA CH-1 HELICOPTER
                     Specifications
POWER PLANT
Engine: Continental FSO-470-A  260 hp @ 3,000 rpm to 
        (Net hp after cooling)                10,000ft.
      Power loading (total hp/gross weight) 10.2 lb/hp.
PERFORMANCE
Maximum speed @ sea level            122 mph
Cruising speeds                      100-120 mph
Rate of climb @ sea level (maximum gross weight) 1,150 ft/min
Time to climb from sea level to 10,000 ft @:
2,600 lbs gross weight  7 minutes 36 seconds
2,800 lbs gross weight  8 minutes 27 seconds
3,000 lbs gross weight  9 minutes 27 seconds
Hovering ceiling @ maximum gross weight  11,000 ft
Hovering ceiling @ maximum gross weight @ 95f 8,000 ft
Hovering  ceiling @ 2600 lbs   over 15,000 ft
Range                                     290 miles
Endurance                                 3.8 hours

WEIGHTS
Maximum gross weight                      3,000 lbs
Empty weight                              1,975 lbs
Useful load                               1, 025 lbs
Fuel tank capacity   ( 360 lbs )    -     60 gallons

DIMENSIONAL DATA
Lifting Rator ( metal construction)       
Diameter                                  35 ft
Number of blades                          2 
Blade chord                               13 in
Disc loading                              3.12 lb/sq ft

Tail Rotor (metal construction)
Diameter                                  7 ft
Number of blades                          2