Helicopter HP/kg
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- 10 lb per hp - this specifies 130 HP for 1300 lb weight [1]. 260 lb engine [2] 1300 lb total weight.
- 7 lb/HP - [3]
- 5 lb/HP for heavy cargo of 10 tons [4]
2000 lb engine weight to 50000 lb gross [5] - engine weight to lift power is more favorable.
- It seems that multirotors are favored for better lift/HP. Heavy ones lose their efficiency?