GEN Corporation of Japan developed a personal helicopter named the GEN H-4, but production was deferred pending large enough orders to make the aircraft economical.[1][2]
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| Company type | Privately held company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aerospace |
| Headquarters | , |
| Products | Helicopters |
| Website | en |
The company also developed the GEN 125, a very small 8 hp (6 kW), twin-cylinder, two-stroke aircraft engine to power the H-4. The engine weighs 3 kg (6.6 lb) and four are used in the H-4 design to provide redundancy.[1]
The company does not have any fixed location, but has carried out its development work in borrowed facilities.[3]
The company name translates as "fountain of wisdom".[3]
Notes edit
- ^ a b Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, pages 191 and 238-239. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
- ^ "GEN Corporation - in English". gen-corp.jp. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
- ^ a b "GEN H-4 一人乗りヘリコプタのGEN CORPORATION - 会社概要". gen-corp.jp. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
External links edit
- GEN Corp official site (English)
- GEN Corp official site (Japanese)
- GEN H-4 flight video
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