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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 RotorcraftSport-Pilot Compliant Yes
    Status No Longer Sold
    Categories Helicopter
    PERFORMANCE:
    Max Speed (mph) 104Service Ceiling (ft) 12000
    Cruise Speed (mph) 70Rate of Climb (fpm) 1000
    Stall Speed (mph)Takeoff Distance (ft)
    Range (statute mi) 280Landing Distance (ft)
    POWERPLANT:
    Engine Hirth H-30
    Design Horsepower 115H.P. Low Range 95
    Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) 16H.P. High Range 120
    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
    Empty Weight (lb) 575Useful Load (lb) 605
    Gross Weight (lb) 1180
    Wing Area (ft2) 415Length (ft) 19.8
    Wingspan (ft) 23Height (ft) 8
    DESIGN:
    Wing Design RotorFolding Wings No
    No. of Seats 2Tandem No
    Cockpit Width (in) 48
    Landing Gear Skid
    Materials Composite
    KIT AND PLANS:
    Kit Available YesQuick-build Available No
    Plans Available NoIncludes Engine No
    Beginner Build Time (hrs) 350Number Built & Flown 70
    Kit Cost ($US) $68,000Plans Cost ($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.