American Helicopter XH-26 Jet Jeep
| XH-26 Jet Jeep | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Experimental observation helicopter |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | American Helicopter |
| Primary users | United States Army |
| Number built | 5 |
| History | |
| First flight | January 1952 |
The American Helicopter XH-26 Jet Jeep (known as the XA-8 by its manufacturer) is 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.
A few prototypes were evaluated and flown during the 1950s, but it was decided not to adopt this type. Several examples have survived as museum pieces into the present day.