Sznycer-Gottlieb SG-VI-D

Canada's first certified helicopter Tricycle undercarriage with tail wheel

Overview

Data on design, manufacture and status

Design authority: Sznycer-Gottlieb

Primary manufacturer: Sznycer-Gottlieb

Parent type: Sznycer-Gottlieb SG-VI

Aircraft status: No longer flying

Configuration

Primary flight and mechanical characteristics

VTOL type: Helicopter

Lift configuration: Single main rotor

Dedicated control device: Tail rotor

Crew required: 1

Crew seating: Side-by-side

Landing gear: Wheels (non-retractable)

Layout and Dimensions

Data on aircraft size

Overall Dimensions
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Airframe Dimensions
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Landing Gear Dimensions
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Cabin Dimensions
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Weights and Performance

Data on aircraft weight and flight characteristics

Weights
Max Gross Weight (ground): 1,077 kg 2,374 lb
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Empty Weight: 771 kg 1,700 lb
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Climb Performance
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Hover Performance
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Limitations
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Range and Endurance
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Engine Details

Aircraft powerplant (lift and/or propulsion)

Provided powerplant data is for uninstalled, sea level, static operations.

Powerplant
Number of engines: 1
Designation: Franklin 6A4-165-B3F reciprocating
Manufacturer: Aircooled Motors Corp.
Normal Ratings
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OEI Ratings
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Primary Lift Device

Data on primary lift devices such as main rotors

Main Rotor Characteristics
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Direction of Rotation: Unknown
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Main Rotor Blade Characteristics
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Main Rotor Derived Characteristics
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Primary Control Device

Data on primary control devices such as tail rotors

Tail Rotor Characteristics
Diameter:  
Configuration: Unknown
Direction of Rotation: Unknown
RPM:  
Tail Rotor Blade Characteristics
Number of Blades:  
Blade Construction: N/A
Blade Chord:  
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Tail Rotor Derived Characteristics
Disc Area:  
Solidity:  
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Tip Speed:  
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