One Man Rotorcycle

Abstract

A test and evaluation was conducted on the Gyrodyne YRON-1 rotorcycle to determine its tactical suitability for Marine Corps use as a vertical lift vehicle portable by one man, simple to maintain, and requiring operator training of a degree comparable to that given motor vehicle operators. The YRON-1 did not satisfy the stated requirement for a vehicle of this type. Maintenance and operator training requirements were considered excessive for the intended operati nal purpose of the vehicle, therefore it was c nsidered unsuitable for Marine Corps use.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 25, 1961
Accession Number
AD0260546

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Altitude
  • Drivers (Personnel)
  • Engines
  • Fuselages
  • Helicopters
  • Landing Forces
  • Landing Gear
  • Marine Corps
  • Marine Corps Equipment
  • Motor Vehicles
  • Navy
  • Rotary Wing Aircraft
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Training
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.