ArrowCopter AC10
Prototype first flew on 20 November 2008. Public Debut at Aero'09, Friedrichschafen.
Overview
Data on design, manufacture and statusDesign authority: FD-Composites GmbH
Primary manufacturer: FD-Composites GmbH
Parent type: No type defined
Aircraft status: Operational
Configuration
Primary flight and mechanical characteristicsVTOL type: Gyroplane
Compound type: N/A
Lift configuration: Single main rotor
Dedicated control device: Rudder
Dedicated propulsion devices: 1
Crew required: 1
Crew seating: Tandem
Landing gear: Wheels (non-retractable)
Layout and Dimensions
Data on aircraft size| Overall Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overall Height: | 2.88 m | 9.5 ft |
| Overall Length: | ||
| Overall Width: | 2.46 m | 8.1 ft |
| Airframe Dimensions | ||
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| Airframe Length: | 5.80 m | 19.0 ft |
| Airframe Width: | ||
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| Landing Gear Dimensions | ||
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| Landing Gear Base: | 2.75 m | 9.0 ft |
| Landing Gear Track: | ||
| Cabin Dimensions | ||
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Weights and Performance
Data on aircraft weight and flight characteristics| Weights | ||
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| Max Gross Weight (ground): | ||
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| Empty Weight: | ||
| Useful Load: | ||
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| Climb Performance | ||
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| Hover Performance | ||
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| Limitations | ||
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| Never Exceed Speed: | ||
| Service Ceiling: | ||
| Range and Endurance | ||
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| Max Range: | ||
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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: | Rotax Rotax 912 reciprocating | |
| Manufacturer: | BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co KG | |
| Normal Ratings | ||
|---|---|---|
| Max continuous: | 100 kW | 134 hp |
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Primary Lift Device
Data on primary lift devices such as main rotors| Main Rotor Characteristics | ||
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| Diameter: | ||
| RPM: | ||
| Direction of Rotation: | Unknown | |
| Hub Type: | ||
| Main Rotor Blade Characteristics | ||
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| Main Rotor Derived Characteristics | ||
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| Disc Loading: | ||
| Solidity: | ||
| Main Rotor Blade Derived Characteristics | ||
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| Tip Speed: | ||
Primary Control Device
Data on primary control devices such as tail rotors| Tail Rotor Characteristics | ||
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| Diameter: | ||
| Configuration: | Unknown | |
| Direction of Rotation: | Unknown | |
| RPM: | ||
| Tail Rotor Blade Characteristics | ||
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| Number of Blades: | ||
| Blade Construction: | N/A | |
| Blade Chord: | ||
| Blade Twist: | ||
| Tail Rotor Derived Characteristics | ||
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| Disc Area: | ||
| Solidity: | ||
| Tail Rotor Blade Derived Characteristics | ||
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| Tip Speed: | ||
| Blade Area (per blade): | ||
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