Mitsubishi RP-1

RP-1
General information
TypeExperimental twin-engined helicopter
National originJapan
ManufacturerMitsubishi Heavy Industries
Number built1
History
First flight14 September 1994
Developed fromSikorsky S-76
Developed intoMitsubishi MH2000

The Mitsubishi RP-1 is an experimental, Japanese twin-engined helicopter developed as part of a secret company research programme. The RP-1 was first revealed in April 1994 just before it started hover trials, leading to a first flight on 14 September 1994.