Howard Hughes' XH-17 "Flying Crane" heavy-lift helicopter flew in 1952 and holds the world record for the largest rotor system ever flown at 41 meters (134 feet). The helicopter utilizes two turbojet engines to power its unique, tip-jet rotor system. Although a successful testbed for heavy-lift capabilities and demonstrated advanced rotor dynamics, the project was scrapped due to inefficiency, cost, and the short service life of its components The blades were hollow, and the hot compressed air t
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