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Cavalon
Auto Gyro USA
210 Airport Road
Stevensville, MD 21666
United States
Phone: 410- 604-1719
http://www.autogyrousa.com
info@autogyrousa.com
CATEGORY:
| Type | Rotorcraft | Sport-Pilot Compliant | Yes |
| Status | Current | ||
| Categories | Gyroplane | ||
PERFORMANCE:
| Max Speed (mph) | 120 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 14000 |
| Cruise Speed (mph) | 90 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 1000 |
| Stall Speed (mph) | 0 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 150 |
| Range (statute mi) | 500 | Landing Distance (ft) | 15 |
POWERPLANT:
| Engine | Rotax 912ULS | ||
| Design Horsepower | 100 | H.P. Low Range | 100 |
| Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 26 | H.P. High Range | 115 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
| Empty Weight (lb) | 600 | Useful Load (lb) | 634 |
| Gross Weight (lb) | 1234 | ||
| Wing Area (ft2) | Length (ft) | 15 | |
| Wingspan (ft) | 27.5 | Height (ft) | 9.1 |
DESIGN:
| Wing Design | Rotor | Folding Wings | Yes |
| No. of Seats | 2 | Tandem | No |
| Cockpit Width (in) | 56 | ||
| Landing Gear | Tricycle | ||
| Materials | |||
KIT AND PLANS:
| Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | No |
| Plans Available | No | Includes Engine | Yes |
| Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 80 | Number Built & Flown | 45 |
| Kit Cost ($US) | $96,000 | Plans Cost ($US) | $ |
| Build Cost Range | $96,000 - $99,000 | ||
COMMENTS:
| Aircraft is LSA legal and a builder assist program is available for $3000. |
