6 place helicopter
Design authority: Gyrodyne Corporation of America
Primary manufacturer: Gyrodyne Corporation of America
Parent type: No type defined
Aircraft status: No longer flying
VTOL type: Helicopter
Lift configuration: Coaxial (x2)
Crew required: 1
Crew seating: Side-by-side
Landing gear: Wheels (non-retractable)
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Max Gross Weight (ground): | 2,449 kg | 5,400 lb |
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Max Take-off Weight: | 2,449 kg | 5,400 lb |
Empty Weight: | 1,724 kg | 3,800 lb |
Useful Load: | 726 kg | 1,600 lb |
Empty Weight Fraction: | 0.704 |
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Max Rate of Climb: | 7 m/s | 1,460 fpm |
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Max Level Flight Speed: | 177 km/h | 96 kts |
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Service Ceiling: | 6,736 m | 22,100 ft |
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Max Range: | 435 km | 235 nm |
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Provided powerplant data is for uninstalled, sea level, static operations.
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Number of engines: | 1 | |
Designation: | P&W R-985 reciprocating | |
Manufacturer: | Pratt & Whitney |
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Take-off / rated: | 336 kW | 450 hp |
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Diameter: | 14.63 m | 48.00 ft |
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Blade Tip Geometry: | Conventional | |
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Number of Blades: | 2 |
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Disc Area: | 168.11 m² | 1809.6 ft² |
Disc Loading: | 7.28 kg/m² | 1.492 lb/ft² |
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