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    Bandit Ultralight

    Joe Souza Gyroplanes
    1362 Sky Harbor Drive
    Marysville, CA 95901
    United States

    Phone:

    http://www.rotorcraft.com/bandit/index.htm
    jsouza2400@aol.com

    CATEGORY:
    Type RotorcraftSport-Pilot Compliant No
    Status No Longer Sold
    Categories Gyroplane
    PERFORMANCE:
    Max Speed (mph) 63Service Ceiling (ft) 10500
    Cruise Speed (mph) 55Rate of Climb (fpm) 1000
    Stall Speed (mph)Takeoff Distance (ft) 100
    Range (statute mi) 80Landing Distance (ft)
    POWERPLANT:
    Engine Rotax 503 DC
    Design Horsepower 52H.P. Low Range 46
    Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) 5H.P. High Range 65
    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
    Empty Weight (lb) 250Useful Load (lb) 348
    Gross Weight (lb) 598
    Wing Area (ft2)Length (ft) 12.5
    Wingspan (ft) 24Height (ft) 9
    DESIGN:
    Wing Design RotorFolding Wings No
    No. of Seats 1Tandem No
    Cockpit Width (in)
    Landing Gear Tricycle
    Materials Fabric, Metal
    KIT AND PLANS:
    Kit Available YesQuick-build Available No
    Plans Available NoIncludes Engine No
    Beginner Build Time (hrs) 75Number Built & Flown 30
    Kit Cost ($US) $12,600Plans Cost ($US) $
    Build Cost Range $ - $
    COMMENTS:
    No longer available