- Design and development
- Variants
- Specifications (Bannick 125hp two place)
- See also
- References
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The Bannick Model T of the Air was the first of series of homebuilt autogyro designs.[1] Design and developmentThe Bannick Copter is a homebuilt autogyro design of the early 1960s similar to the more popular Bensen B-8 design. The airframe is constructed of aluminum tubing with a tricycle landing gear.[2][3] Variants- Bannick Model T of the Air
{{convert|65|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Lycoming O-145B single place - Bannick Model C Copter
{{convert|125|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} two place with fiberglass streamlining - Bannick Model VW Copter
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}}References1. ^{{cite book|title=Helicopters and VTOL aircraft|author=John William, Ransom Taylor|page=79}}
2. ^{{cite journal|magazine=Air Progress Sport Aircraft|date=Winter 1969|page=78}}
3. ^{{cite journal|magazine=Flight International|date=20 May 1965}}
2 : Homebuilt aircraft|Single-engined pusher autogyro |