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UltraSport 496H Hornet
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 | Yes |
Status | No Longer Sold |
Categories | Helicopter |
PERFORMANCE:
Max Speed (mph) | 104 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 12000 |
Cruise Speed (mph) | 70 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 1000 |
Stall Speed (mph) | | Takeoff Distance (ft) | |
Range (statute mi) | 280 | Landing Distance (ft) | |
POWERPLANT:
Engine | Hirth H-30 |
Design Horsepower | 115 | H.P. Low Range | 95 |
Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 16 | H.P. High Range | 120 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
Empty Weight (lb) | 575 | Useful Load (lb) | 605 |
Gross Weight (lb) | 1180 |
Wing Area (ft2) | 415 | Length (ft) | 19.8 |
Wingspan (ft) | 23 | Height (ft) | 8 |
DESIGN:
Wing Design | Rotor | Folding Wings | No |
No. of Seats | 2 | Tandem | No |
Cockpit Width (in) | 48 |
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) | 350 | Number Built & Flown | 70 |
Kit Cost ($US) | $68,000 | Plans Cost ($US) | $ |
Build Cost Range | $68,000 - $ |
COMMENTS:
LSA legal. Ultralight trainer available by special order. All composite fuselage, rotors, landing gear bows. 8-foot wide landing gear for extra safety. Superior autorotation capability. Quick build kit meets 51% rule. Video $25. |