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Ultrasport 496 RT
American Sportscopter, Int'l. Inc.
P. O. Box 14608, Hangar 21A
Newport News/Williamsburg Airport, VA 23608
United States
Phone: 757-872-8778
http://www.ultrasport.rotor.com
asii@asiicopter.com
CATEGORY:
Type | Rotorcraft | Sport-Pilot Compliant | No |
Status | No Longer Sold |
Categories | Helicopter |
PERFORMANCE:
Max Speed (mph) | 104 | Service Ceiling (ft) | |
Cruise Speed (mph) | 69 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | |
Stall Speed (mph) | | Takeoff Distance (ft) | |
Range (statute mi) | | Landing Distance (ft) | |
POWERPLANT:
Engine | Rotax 914 turbo |
Design Horsepower | 115 | H.P. Low Range | |
Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | | H.P. High Range | |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
Empty Weight (lb) | 660 | Useful Load (lb) | 440 |
Gross Weight (lb) | 1100 |
Wing Area (ft2) | | Length (ft) | 19.8 |
Wingspan (ft) | 21 | Height (ft) | 8 |
DESIGN:
Wing Design | Rotor | Folding Wings | No |
No. of Seats | 2 | Tandem | No |
Cockpit Width (in) | |
Landing Gear | Skid |
Materials | Composite |
KIT AND PLANS:
Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | No |
Plans Available | No | Includes Engine | No |
Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 100 | Number Built & Flown | 1 |
Kit Cost ($US) | $77,900 | Plans Cost ($US) | $ |
Build Cost Range | $ - $ |
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