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Aircraft Details
Name: Bensen Gyro-Copter B-8M
Type: Civilian
Manufacturer: Benson Sport
Description: A part of Bensen's Gyro-Glider series, the B-8M was first flown on July 8, 1957, and was powered by a 72hp McCulloch piston engine. It was available as a factory built machine or in a kit form for amateur construction. Once the rotor blades were locked in the fore-and-aft position, the B-8M could be driven on the road. Several Gyro-copters were demonstrated on highways, at speeds up to 35 mph.

Rotor Diameter: 20 ft.
Fuselage Length: 11 ft. 4in.
Maximum Speed: 85 mph
Cruise Speed: 60 mph

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