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Sycamore Mk1
Chayair Manufacturing & Aviation
P. O. Box 807
Messina 0900,
South Africa
Phone:
CATEGORY:
Type | Rotorcraft | Sport-Pilot Compliant | No |
Status | No Longer Sold | ||
Categories | Gyroplane |
PERFORMANCE:
Max Speed (mph) | 90 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 13000 |
Cruise Speed (mph) | 80 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 1000 |
Stall Speed (mph) | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 320 | |
Range (statute mi) | 390 | Landing Distance (ft) |
POWERPLANT:
Engine | Rotax 914 | ||
Design Horsepower | 115 | H.P. Low Range | 120 |
Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 14 | H.P. High Range | 150 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
Empty Weight (lb) | 595 | Useful Load (lb) | 463 |
Gross Weight (lb) | 1058 | ||
Wing Area (ft2) | Length (ft) | 23 | |
Wingspan (ft) | 27 | Height (ft) | 8 |
DESIGN:
Wing Design | Rotor | Folding Wings | No |
No. of Seats | 2 | Tandem | No |
Cockpit Width (in) | |||
Landing Gear | Tricycle | ||
Materials | Composite, Tube |
KIT AND PLANS:
Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | No |
Plans Available | No | Includes Engine | No |
Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 200 | Number Built & Flown | 5 |
Kit Cost ($US) | $34,000 | Plans Cost ($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. |