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Golden Butterfly
The Butterfly Aircraft LLC
700 Airfield Road
Aurora, TX 76078
United States
Phone:
CATEGORY:
Type | Rotorcraft | Sport-Pilot Compliant | No |
Status | Current | ||
Categories |
PERFORMANCE:
Max Speed (mph) | 95 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 7000 |
Cruise Speed (mph) | 70 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 1000 |
Stall Speed (mph) | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 2000 | |
Range (statute mi) | 80 | Landing Distance (ft) | 125 |
POWERPLANT:
Engine | Subaru 2.5 EFI | ||
Design Horsepower | 190 | H.P. Low Range | |
Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 14.8 | H.P. High Range |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
Empty Weight (lb) | 1000 | Useful Load (lb) | 400 |
Gross Weight (lb) | 1400 | ||
Wing Area (ft2) | 660 | Length (ft) | 18 |
Wingspan (ft) | 29 | Height (ft) | 11 |
DESIGN:
Wing Design | Rotor | Folding Wings | No |
No. of Seats | 2 | Tandem | Yes |
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) | 300 | Number Built & Flown | 3 |
Kit Cost ($US) | $59,995 | Plans Cost ($US) | $ |
Build Cost Range | $60,000 - $70,000 |