Aircraft built and flown during this era were known for unparalleled innovation and performance; the ”jet age” ushers in a brand new approach to aviation.
1954 Bell 47G
Designed at the end of World War II, the Bell 47 is known to most people as the helicopter in the M*A*S*H TV series.
1956 Hiller Hornet
Built in the 1950s as a small artillery spotter, the Hornet used Ramjet engines to power the rotor blades. Among its design requirements was that it must require only minimum maintenance and could be transported by trailer.