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    Barnett J4B-2

    Barnett Rotorcraft
    4307 Olivehurst Ave.
    Olivehurst, CA 95961
    United States

    Phone: 530-742-7416

    http://www.barnettrotorcraft.com
    barnettjb@syix.com

    CATEGORY:
    Type RotorcraftSport-Pilot Compliant Yes
    Status No Longer Sold
    Categories Gyroplane
    PERFORMANCE:
    Max Speed (mph) 112Service Ceiling (ft) 8000
    Cruise Speed (mph) 93Rate of Climb (fpm) 500
    Stall Speed (mph)Takeoff Distance (ft) 300
    Range (statute mi) 230Landing Distance (ft)
    POWERPLANT:
    Engine Subaru EJ 22
    Design Horsepower 150H.P. Low Range 100
    Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) 17H.P. High Range 215
    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
    Empty Weight (lb) 512Useful Load (lb) 573
    Gross Weight (lb) 1085
    Wing Area (ft2) 586Length (ft) 13.7
    Wingspan (ft) 27.3Height (ft) 8
    DESIGN:
    Wing Design RotorFolding Wings No
    No. of Seats 2Tandem No
    Cockpit Width (in) 24
    Landing Gear Tricycle
    Materials Fabric, Tube
    KIT AND PLANS:
    Kit Available YesQuick-build Available Yes
    Plans Available YesIncludes Engine No
    Beginner Build Time (hrs) 500Number Built & Flown 187
    Kit Cost ($US) $8,850Plans Cost ($US) $195
    Build Cost Range $19,000 - $39,000
    COMMENTS:
    The Subaru EJ-22/25 with the Barnett gear box is the engine of choice along with the new hydraulic prerotator system which turns blades up to 150 rpm.