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Originally Posted by jamesqf
Well, I'm surprised to see someone use the words "fuel efficient" and "helicopter" in the same sentence :-)
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If the specs for that Russian coaxial helicopter are anywhere near accurate, it might have an efficient cruise of about 130 MPH, and they claim a fuel consumption of "3 to 4 GPH". 130 MPH / 4 GPH =
32.5 MPG.
Not too shabby, especially considering you can travel as the crow flies instead of as the road winds.
I'm seeing other larger helicopters that do about 8 MPG though. I think that's what people are getting in a Robinson R44.
Maybe I'll move close to my best friend someday and split the cost.