Cessna CH-1 Skyhook

Cessna CH-1 Skyhook

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The following text from Aviation Week is not unique to the aircraft pictured:
10/17/1960. Skyhook, new entry in the commercial market, will cost $79,960 in four-place configuration. Skyhook is certificated for cruising speeds up to 122 mph (196 kmh). First deliveries are expected to be made in 1961.
01/07/1963. Cessna Aircraft Co. is discontinuing production of its Skyhook helicopter because a thorough study of the rotary wing aircraft market by the company indicates that the use of the helicopter for business and utility purposes has not been developing as anticipated earlier. Cessna entered the rotary wing field in l952 when it acquired Seibel Helicopter Co. It has developed about 20 Skyhooks including four or five military versions which went to South America.


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The following text from Aviation Week is not unique to the aircraft pictured: 10/17/1960. Skyhook, new entry in the commercial market, will cost $79,960 in four-place configuration. Skyhook is certificated for cruising speeds up to 122 mph (196 kmh). First deliveries are expected to be made in 1961. 01/07/1963. Cessna Aircraft Co. is discontinuing production of its Skyhook helicopter because a thorough study of the rotary wing aircraft market by the company indicates that the use of the helicopter for business and utility purposes has not been developing as anticipated earlier. Cessna entered the rotary wing field in l952 when it acquired Seibel Helicopter Co. It has developed about 20 Skyhooks including four or five military versions which went to South America.