The Agusta A.104 Helicar was an Italian prototype light commercial helicopter first flown in December

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Production

The A.104 was a slightly enlarged version of the A.103, and added a second seat beside the pilot's seat. The cockpit was enclosed by a

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bubble with the engine at the rear and the tail rotor carried on an enclosed boom. Two piston-engined prototypes were built, followed by a single example of a turbine-engined variant designated A.104BT. No production resulted.

Surviving aircraft

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Variants

;A.104 Helicar:Two prototype aircraft powered by de-rated Agusta GA.140 piston engines. ;A.104BT Helicar:A single example of a turbo-shaft powered Helicar, powered by a Agusta A.270.

Specifications

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