Power & Performance
Those special qualities that separate one aircraft design from another. Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for the Kellett KD-1B Two-Seat Observation Autogiro Aircraft.
1 x Jacobs L-4 radial engine developing 225 horsepower driving a two-bladed nose-mounted propeller unit; Autorotation managed the three-bladed, mast-mounted main rotor.
Propulsion
128 mph
206 kph | 111 kts
Max Speed
12,500 ft
3,810 m | 2 miles
Service Ceiling
200 miles
322 km | 174 nm
Operational Range