Dorand G20 naval helicopter, 1938

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Fascinating sleek design, called a gyroplane at the time. Intended for ASW then, I think reality struck and it became a scout/spotter. But development slowed due to war and it never flew. Prototype ground tested after war. Generally said to have been intended for use aboard Surcouf (http://www.hisutton.com/Surcouf.html)

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The only things that I know online about the Dorand G20 :

http://modelarchives.free.fr/Bestiaire/G20_P/index.html
 
For what it is worth, linked below is my write-up on the Dorand G20.

https://oldmachinepress.com/2015/03/28/dorand-gyroplane-g-20-g-ii/
 
WJPearce said:
For what it is worth, linked below is my write-up on the Dorand G20.

https://oldmachinepress.com/2015/03/28/dorand-gyroplane-g-20-g-ii/
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Excellent, thanks. Was useful during my research.
 
http://www.hisutton.com/G20_Gyroplane.html - an article in Hisutton : the first anti-submarine helicopter .
 

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