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    LW-4

    Little Wing Autogyros, Inc.
    746 Highway 89 N
    Mayflower, AR 72106
    United States

    Phone: 501-470-6783

    http://www.littlewingautogyro.com
    rotopup@aol.com

    CATEGORY:
    Type RotorcraftSport-Pilot Compliant Yes
    Status Current
    Categories Gyroplane
    PERFORMANCE:
    Max Speed (mph) 100Service Ceiling (ft)
    Cruise Speed (mph) 75Rate of Climb (fpm) 600
    Stall Speed (mph)Takeoff Distance (ft) 300
    Range (statute mi) 200Landing Distance (ft) 10
    POWERPLANT:
    Engine Rotax 912
    Design Horsepower 110H.P. Low Range 90
    Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) 13.5H.P. High Range 150
    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
    Empty Weight (lb) 500Useful Load (lb) 600
    Gross Weight (lb) 1100
    Wing Area (ft2) 573Length (ft) 18
    Wingspan (ft) 27Height (ft)
    DESIGN:
    Wing Design RotorFolding Wings No
    No. of Seats 2Tandem No
    Cockpit Width (in) 26
    Landing Gear Tailwheel
    Materials Fabric, Metal, Tube
    KIT AND PLANS:
    Kit Available NoQuick-build Available No
    Plans Available YesIncludes Engine No
    Beginner Build Time (hrs) 1000Number Built & Flown 2
    Kit Cost ($US) $Plans Cost ($US) $175
    Build Cost Range $20,000 - $75,000
    COMMENTS:
    LSA Legal