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    Calidus

    Auto Gyro USA
    210 Airport Road
    Stevensville, MD 21666
    United States

    Phone: 410- 604-1719

    http://www.autogyrousa.com
    info@autogyrousa.com

    CATEGORY:
    Type RotorcraftSport-Pilot Compliant Yes
    Status Current
    Categories Gyroplane, Pusher
    PERFORMANCE:
    Max Speed (mph) 120Service Ceiling (ft) 14000
    Cruise Speed (mph) 100Rate of Climb (fpm) 1200
    Stall Speed (mph) 0Takeoff Distance (ft) 150
    Range (statute mi) 400Landing Distance (ft) 15
    POWERPLANT:
    Engine Rotax 912ULS
    Design Horsepower 100H.P. Low Range 100
    Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) 19H.P. High Range 115
    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
    Empty Weight (lb) 575Useful Load (lb) 659
    Gross Weight (lb) 1234
    Wing Area (ft2)Length (ft) 16.7
    Wingspan (ft) 26Height (ft) 8.8
    DESIGN:
    Wing Design RotorFolding Wings No
    No. of Seats 2Tandem Yes
    Cockpit Width (in)
    Landing Gear Tricycle
    Materials Composite, Metal
    KIT AND PLANS:
    Kit Available YesQuick-build Available No
    Plans Available NoIncludes Engine Yes
    Beginner Build Time (hrs) 60Number Built & Flown 450
    Kit Cost ($US) $75,000Plans Cost ($US) $
    Build Cost Range $75,000 - $78,000
    COMMENTS:
    LSA legal. A builder assist is available for $3000. Prices fluctuate due to changes in monetary exchange rates.