Bensen Aircraft
Not to be confused with Benson (disambiguation).
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| Private company | |
| Industry | Aerospace |
| Fate | Closed 1987 |
| Founded | 1952 |
| Headquarters | Raleigh-Durham International Airport, North Carolina, United States |
Key people | President: Dr. Igor Bensen |
| Products | Gyroplane kits |
The Bensen Aircraft Corporation was established by Dr. Igor Bensen at Raleigh-Durham International Airport in North Carolina in 1952 to develop and market a variety of helicopters and autogyros of Bensen's own design.
The most successful product was the Bensen B-8 that first flew in 1955 and remained in production until the company closed down in 1987.
Products
A Bensen B-8M, 1988
- Bensen B-5
- Bensen B-6
- Bensen B-7
- Bensen B-8
- Bensen B-9
- Bensen B-10
- Bensen B-11
- Bensen B-12
- Bensen B-13
- Bensen Mid-Jet
- Bensen X-25
See also
References
- Gunston, Bill (1993). World Encyclopedia of Aircraft Manufacturers. Annapolis: Naval Institute Press. pp. 44–45.
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