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Hummingbird 300L
Vertical Aviation Technologies
1609 Hangar Road
Sanford, FL 32773
United States
Phone: 407-322-9488
http://www.vertical-aviation.com
sales@vertical-aviation.com
CATEGORY:
| Type | Rotorcraft | Sport-Pilot Compliant | No |
| Status | Current | ||
| Categories | Helicopter | ||
PERFORMANCE:
| Max Speed (mph) | 115 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 14000 |
| Cruise Speed (mph) | 100 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 1250 |
| Stall Speed (mph) | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 0 | |
| Range (statute mi) | 380 | Landing Distance (ft) | 0 |
POWERPLANT:
| Engine | Lycoming IO-540 | ||
| Design Horsepower | 300 | H.P. Low Range | 280 |
| Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 57 | H.P. High Range | 300 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
| Empty Weight (lb) | 1790 | Useful Load (lb) | 1010 |
| Gross Weight (lb) | 2800 | ||
| Wing Area (ft2) | 855 | Length (ft) | 30.6 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 33 | Height (ft) | 8.7 |
DESIGN:
| Wing Design | Rotor | Folding Wings | No |
| No. of Seats | 4 | Tandem | No |
| Cockpit Width (in) | 60 | ||
| Landing Gear | Skid, Quad | ||
| Materials | Metal | ||
KIT AND PLANS:
| Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | Yes |
| Plans Available | No | Includes Engine | Yes |
| Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 1200 | Number Built & Flown | 362 |
| Kit Cost ($US) | $227,475 | Plans Cost ($US) | $ |
| Build Cost Range | $230,000 - $250,000 | ||
