American Helicopter XH-26 Jet Jeep

The American Helicopter XH-26 Jet Jeep (known as the XA-8 by its manufacturer) was an experimental tip jet helicopter developed in 1951 by the American Helicopter Company to meet a United States Army and Air Force (USAF) request for a collapsible and air-droppable observation helicopter.

XH-26 Jet Jeep
Role Experimental observation helicopter
National origin United States
Manufacturer American Helicopter
First flight January 1952
Primary users United States Army
United States Air Force
Number built 5
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