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    Sycamore Mk1

    Chayair Manufacturing & Aviation
    P. O. Box 807
    Messina 0900,
    South Africa

    Phone:


    CATEGORY:
    Type RotorcraftSport-Pilot Compliant No
    Status No Longer Sold
    Categories Gyroplane
    PERFORMANCE:
    Max Speed (mph) 90Service Ceiling (ft) 13000
    Cruise Speed (mph) 80Rate of Climb (fpm) 1000
    Stall Speed (mph)Takeoff Distance (ft) 320
    Range (statute mi) 390Landing Distance (ft)
    POWERPLANT:
    Engine Rotax 914
    Design Horsepower 115H.P. Low Range 120
    Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) 14H.P. High Range 150
    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
    Empty Weight (lb) 595Useful Load (lb) 463
    Gross Weight (lb) 1058
    Wing Area (ft2)Length (ft) 23
    Wingspan (ft) 27Height (ft) 8
    DESIGN:
    Wing Design RotorFolding Wings No
    No. of Seats 2Tandem No
    Cockpit Width (in)
    Landing Gear Tricycle
    Materials Composite, Tube
    KIT AND PLANS:
    Kit Available YesQuick-build Available No
    Plans Available NoIncludes Engine No
    Beginner Build Time (hrs) 200Number Built & Flown 5
    Kit Cost ($US) $34,000Plans Cost ($US) $
    Build Cost Range $ - $
    COMMENTS:
    Kit price includes engine. Tandem seat with dual controls. Simple modular design has obvious benefits in safety, repair and maintenance costs. Completed aircraft in white excluding optional extras, $44,000.