Registration / Serial:4013
Military Code:XK-53
Aircraft Original Type:Gyrodyne RON Rotorcycle
Aircraft Generic Type:Gyrodyne RON Rotorcycle
Aircraft Version:Gyrodyne YRON-1 Rotorcycle
C/n (msn):4013
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:23 October 2018
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:373059Submit Correction
View count: 605
The USMC tested 5 YRON-1 one person helicopters for possible use as reconnaissance platforms as well as for airdropping them to downed pilots in enemy territory. It was not accepted for use as it was too heavy and somewhat difficult to fly. It did, however, go on to serve as the basis for the Gyrodyne QH-50 DASH ASW drone which was in operational service aboard USN ships for many years. 4013 is normally in storage at the museum, but occasionally is on display for various events. The YRON a/c were never assigned Bureau Numbers.
Registration / Serial:4013
Aircraft Version:Gyrodyne YRON-1 Rotorcycle
C/n (msn):4013
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 October 2018
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:4013
Military Code:XK-53
Aircraft Original Type:Gyrodyne RON Rotorcycle
Aircraft Generic Type:Gyrodyne RON Rotorcycle
Aircraft Version:Gyrodyne YRON-1 Rotorcycle
C/n (msn):4013
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:23 October 2018
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:373059Submit Correction
View count: 605
The USMC tested 5 YRON-1 one person helicopters for possible use as reconnaissance platforms as well as for airdropping them to downed pilots in enemy territory. It was not accepted for use as it was too heavy and somewhat difficult to fly. It did, however, go on to serve as the basis for the Gyrodyne QH-50 DASH ASW drone which was in operational service aboard USN ships for many years. 4013 is normally in storage at the museum, but occasionally is on display for various events. The YRON a/c were never assigned Bureau Numbers.
Registration / Serial:4013
Aircraft Version:Gyrodyne YRON-1 Rotorcycle
C/n (msn):4013
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:23 October 2018
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact