Registration / Serial:4013
Military Code:XM-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:May 1977
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:388595Submit Correction
View count: 412
The USMC tested 5 YRON-1 a/c. It was not accepted by the Marines as it was too heavy and difficult to fly. In 1977 4013 was on outside display at the museum. It is currently in storage, although occasionally it is put on display for special events.
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:May 1977
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:4013
Military Code:XM-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:May 1977
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:388595Submit Correction
View count: 412
The USMC tested 5 YRON-1 a/c. It was not accepted by the Marines as it was too heavy and difficult to fly. In 1977 4013 was on outside display at the museum. It is currently in storage, although occasionally it is put on display for special events.
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:May 1977
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact