Private company

GEN Corporation

Japanese helicopter manufacturer based in Matsumoto, founded in 19811

GEN Corporation of Japan developed a personal helicopter named the GEN H-4, but production was deferred pending large enough orders to make the aircraft economical. The company also developed the GEN 125, a very small 8 hp (6 kW), twin-cylinder, two-stroke aircraft engine to power the H-4. The engine weighs 3 kg (6.6 lb) and four are used in the H-4 design to provide redundancy.2 It ceased to exist in 2016.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1981Founded1
  • Industryaerospace industry1
  • HeadquartersMatsumoto1

GEN Corporation of Japan developed a personal helicopter named the GEN H-4, but production was deferred pending large enough orders to make the aircraft economical.2

Products and brands

  • helicopter

Listed on Wikidata.1

Timeline

  1. Sep 30, 2016Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1981Founded Founded1

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