-
Posts
-
-
By Chris Redford · Posted
Hi All, I though the following may be of interest. Researching Bell Helicopters recently I stumbled across the Jet Jeep helicopter built by the American Helicopter Company in the 1950s. I’m not aware if the Jet Jeep has been mentioned on this JOC site so thanks to Wikipedia I quote and paraphrase the following. “The American Helicopter XH-26 Jet Jeep was an experimental rotor tip jet helicopter developed in 1951 by the American Helicopter Company to meet a United States Army and Air Force request for a collapsible and air-droppable observation helicopter. The specification called for a lightweight, one-man unarmed helicopter that had to be collapsible, capable of aerial delivery to troops in rugged terrain, and assembled quickly with simple tools. When collapsed, its five-by-five foot by fourteen foot container could fit on a trailer that could be towed by a military Jeep. It could be assembled by two men in just 20 minutes. American Helicopter chose the name "Jet Jeep", because the XH-26 could be used like a Jeep, but in the air. It could be transported by a Jeep, and even used the same fuel. The XH-26 could be dropped by air and assembled and be ready for flight in 20 minutes. Unfortunately, whilst the helicopter itself proved to be successful the Army turned it down due to its rotor tip jets proving too noisy; it didn’t offer safe autorotation; and in the end it proved too costly, so only five test and trial machines were built.” For more info Google Jet Jeep or search Wikipedia. All the best Chris Redford -
By digger · Posted
Booked and paid. Come on folks get booking, we don't want any of those Landys coming along, we'll be spending all evening recovering 'em. LOL -
By TJ Trev · Posted
Guy’s enjoyed the event last year and chatting to a few of you was interesting (digger) would like to do both days again ,when can I sign up for 2020 TJ Trev -
By stewart · Posted
I Believe the very First year we attended the number was pretty low about 10 Jeeps! -
By TazMann · Posted
I have a Flat Splicer and a Fast Fid on order 😁 No fancy colours or anything like that. Just want to go down the closed winch system route. -
By PDB · Posted
Ah yes - limited stock - maybe you've opted for a fancy pants ultrahook in a fancy pants colour 😁 👍 -
By TazMann · Posted
Yep I know. But when they arn't in stock they still have to come from the USA 👍 I did purchase in the UK just waiting on delivery. -
-
-
Images
-
0By jocadmin, -
0By jocadmin,
-
0By jocadmin,
-
0By jocadmin,
-
0By jocadmin,
-
-
Files
-
-
Upcoming Events
Forums
-
Social
-
- 3,817
- posts
-
- Ey Up..from Derbyshire
- By PDB
-
- 5,464
- posts
-
- Grand Cherokee WJ - Build
- By TazMann
-
- 9,088
- posts
-
- Jeep specialist Fife Scotl…
- By Rory
-
- 604
- posts
-
- Hinckley Car Show - Septem…
- By hedge
-
- 479
- posts
-
- Cannock Chase Twilight ZON…
- By digger
-
-
Jeep Owners Club Events, Expeditions, Green Lane trips Car, Shows
-
- 2,327
- posts
-
- American Speedfest 2020 6-…
- By TJ Trev
-
- 1,731
- posts
-
.thumb.jpg.513b7d73d6492d8c7a9cf70c2ec33c2a.jpg)
- Aldermaston Sunday 6 Octob…
- By Matt
-
- 3,614
- posts
-
- Bruges Cruise to the Chris…
- By Volant165
-
- 851
- posts
-
- posts being deleted
- By frosty
-
- 25
- posts
-
- Jeep to the Rescue - 4x4 R…
- By MattMaclaren
-
-
Off Road Driving Tips / Discussions
-
- 64
- posts
-
- Jeep JK offroading questio…
- By Stew the Jeep
-
- 146
- posts
-
- Winchmax Winches
- By PDB
-
-
Technical Section - Members only
-
- 274
- posts
-
- By doodle
-
- 136
- posts
-
- By John
-
- 4,983
- posts
-
- By Matt
-
- 2,883
- posts
-
- By Marcus Durand
-
- 2,426
- posts
-
- By Watkins247
-
- 335
- posts
-
- By slammedeluxe
-
- 65
- posts
-
- By paddyfitz
-
- 1,374
- posts
-
- By Karlos
-
- 18
- posts
-
- By frosty
-
-
Members - Classified For sale & Wanted
-
- 1
- post
-
- Wrangler parts
- By digger
-
- 13
- posts
-
- Jeep Wrangler safari
- By Lee peach
-
- 2
- posts
-
- Wheels for tj
- By Micky mower
-
- 1
- post
-
- Snow Chains
- By Volant165
-
-
Club Supporters
-
- 7
- posts
-
- Wrangler Original Accessor…
- By jocadmin
-
- 20
- posts
-
- BLACK FRIDAY
- By Buzz
-
- No posts here yet
-
- No posts here yet
-
- 28
- posts
-
- Rubicon & Sahara offers
- By jocadmin
-
- 65
- posts
-
- Buzz Racing Vehicle Builds
- By Jules
-
- 5
- posts
-
- Jeep Outfitter Clothing Sa…
- By Surfer
-
- 4
- posts
-
- Adrian Flux - Christmas 20…
- By DAN@ADRIAN FLUX
-
-
Information
-
- 2
- posts
-
- Please read
- By Jim
-
- 127
- posts
-
- Stoneacre Jeep Cleckeaton …
- By Karlos
-
- 157
- posts
-
- By Arno
-
- 14
- posts
-
- By Volant165
-
- 2
- posts
-
- Acceptable Use Policy
- By stewart
-
.thumb.jpg.513b7d73d6492d8c7a9cf70c2ec33c2a.jpg)
-
Who's Online 0 Members, 0 Anonymous, 2 Guests (See full list)
There are no registered users currently online
-
Member Statistics
4,947
Total Members1,075
Most Online
Newest Member
Beretta
Joined -
Forum Statistics
6,103
Total Topics48,530
Total Posts