interesting diversion for Bendix.. I thought they only made parts? 1947 to 1949 Bendix tried helicopters, but shut that operation down. Not many buyers for single seaters

The Bendix Model K prototype initially flew with an uncovered fuselage and later with a fully enclosed, egg-shaped fuselage. By January 1947 it was in this form, with an open cockpit. Oddly the Model K and the larger Model J were apparently both named Whirlaway. Bendix Helicopter closed its doors in 1949

https://www.airhistory.net/photo/655368/NX41817

https://x.com/NASA_Langley/status/601490627533090817

https://dailytimewaster.blogspot.com/2024/05/commuter-chopper.html