![]() It first flew in this form in 1955, and on 6 December a powered version, designated B-8M (M for motorized) first flew. ![]() Its design was a refinement of the Bensen B-7, and like that aircraft, the B-8 was initially built as an unpowered rotor-kite. Although the original manufacturer stopped production in 1987, plans for homebuilders are still available as of 2007. The Bensen B-8 is a small, single-seat autogyro developed in the United States in the 1950s. United States - Single-seat light autogyroġ964 Bensen B-8M "Gyro-Copter" (N4084K, s/n AS-1) at the Planes of Fame Air Museum, Chino, CAīensen B-8M "Gyro-Copter" (N64808, s/n 38120) c.2003 at the Yankee Air Museum, Belleville, MIīensen B-8M "Gyro-Copter" c.2004 at the Tillamook Air Museum, Tillamook, ORīensen B-8M "Gyro-Copter" c.2004 at the March Field Air Museum, Riverside, CA Bensen B-8M Gyro-Copter Single-seat Light Autogyro
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