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Vortech, Inc.
P. O. Box 511
Fallston, MD 21047
United States
Phone: 410-668-2757
http://www.prismz.com/helio
zacht01@hotmail.com
CATEGORY:
Type | Rotorcraft | Sport-Pilot Compliant | Yes |
Status | Current | ||
Categories | Helicopter, Ultralight |
PERFORMANCE:
Max Speed (mph) | 63 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 10000 |
Cruise Speed (mph) | 50 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 800 |
Stall Speed (mph) | Takeoff Distance (ft) | ||
Range (statute mi) | 75 | Landing Distance (ft) |
POWERPLANT:
Engine | Kawasaki 440 | ||
Design Horsepower | 42 | H.P. Low Range | 42 |
Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 5 | H.P. High Range | 55 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
Empty Weight (lb) | 150 | Useful Load (lb) | 270 |
Gross Weight (lb) | 420 | ||
Wing Area (ft2) | 113 | Length (ft) | 12 |
Wingspan (ft) | 12 | Height (ft) | 8 |
DESIGN:
Wing Design | Rotor | Folding Wings | No |
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 | Yes | Includes Engine | No |
Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 400 | Number Built & Flown | 8 |
Kit Cost ($US) | $16,995 | Plans Cost ($US) | $28 |
Build Cost Range | $18,000 - $18,000 |
COMMENTS:
Easily built with ordinary hand tools. Simple bolt-together construction. Qualifies as an ultralight. Rotax 447 or 503 optional. Plans, $28, $33 foreign. Estimated building cost from scratch is $1500. |