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    Details:

    Exec 162F

    Rotor X Aircraft Manufacturing
    4140 W Mercury Way
    Chandler, AZ 85226
    United States

    Phone: 415-716-1310

    https://rotorxaircraft.com/
    sales@rotorxaircraft.com

    CATEGORY:
    Type RotorcraftSport-Pilot Compliant No
    Status No Longer Sold
    Categories Helicopter
    PERFORMANCE:
    Max Speed (mph) 115Service Ceiling (ft) 10000
    Cruise Speed (mph) 95Rate of Climb (fpm) 1000
    Stall Speed (mph)Takeoff Distance (ft)
    Range (statute mi) 290Landing Distance (ft)
    POWERPLANT:
    Engine R.I.162F
    Design Horsepower 150H.P. Low Range
    Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) 17H.P. High Range
    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
    Empty Weight (lb) 975Useful Load (lb) 525
    Gross Weight (lb) 1500
    Wing Area (ft2)Length (ft) 29.5
    Wingspan (ft) 25Height (ft) 8
    DESIGN:
    Wing Design RotorFolding Wings No
    No. of Seats 2Tandem No
    Cockpit Width (in) 42
    Landing Gear Skid
    Materials Composite, Metal, Tube
    KIT AND PLANS:
    Kit Available YesQuick-build Available No
    Plans Available NoIncludes Engine No
    Beginner Build Time (hrs) 450Number Built & Flown 700
    Kit Cost ($US) $67,750Plans Cost ($US) $
    Build Cost Range $70,000 - $75,000
    COMMENTS:
    World's oldest and largest kit helicopter company. Reliability. Proven performance. Flight training.