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Emperor Butterfly
The Butterfly Aircraft LLC
700 Airfield Road
Aurora, TX 76078
United States
Phone:
CATEGORY:
Type | Rotorcraft | Sport-Pilot Compliant | Yes |
Status | Current | ||
Categories |
PERFORMANCE:
Max Speed (mph) | 63 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 7000 |
Cruise Speed (mph) | 55 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 500 |
Stall Speed (mph) | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 700 | |
Range (statute mi) | 75 | Landing Distance (ft) | 10 |
POWERPLANT:
Engine | MZ 202 | ||
Design Horsepower | 60 | H.P. Low Range | |
Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 7.4 | H.P. High Range |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
Empty Weight (lb) | 280 | Useful Load (lb) | 240 |
Gross Weight (lb) | 520 | ||
Wing Area (ft2) | 415 | Length (ft) | 12 |
Wingspan (ft) | 23 | Height (ft) | 7.5 |
DESIGN:
Wing Design | Rotor | Folding Wings | Yes |
No. of Seats | 1 | Tandem | No |
Cockpit Width (in) | |||
Landing Gear | Tricycle | ||
Materials | Tube |
KIT AND PLANS:
Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | No |
Plans Available | No | Includes Engine | Yes |
Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 125 | Number Built & Flown | 7 |
Kit Cost ($US) | $18,995 | Plans Cost ($US) | $ |
Build Cost Range | $19,000 - $26,000 |
COMMENTS:
LSA Legal |