Adams-Wilson Model 101 Hobbycopter
Powered by a 40 hp (30 kW) Triumph Motorcycle Engine with a fuel capacity of 3 gallons (11.3562 L).
Overview
Data on design, manufacture and statusDesign authority: Adams Wilson Helicopters Inc.
Primary manufacturer: Adams Wilson Helicopters Inc.
Parent type: No type defined
Aircraft status: No longer flying
Configuration
Primary flight and mechanical characteristicsVTOL type: Helicopter
Lift configuration: Single main rotor
Dedicated control device: Tail rotor
Crew required: 1
Crew seating: Single seater
Landing gear: Skids
Layout and Dimensions
Data on aircraft size| Overall Dimensions | ||
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| Overall Height: | ||
| Overall Length: | ||
| Overall Width: | 6.55 m | 21.5 ft |
| 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): | 252 kg | 555 lb |
| Max Gross Weight (airborne): | ||
| Max Take-off Weight: | 252 kg | 555 lb |
| Empty Weight: | 161 kg | 355 lb |
| Useful Load: | 91 kg | 200 lb |
| Empty Weight Fraction: | 0.640 | |
| Climb Performance | ||
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| Max Rate of Climb: | ||
| Hover Performance | ||
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| Hover Ceiling IGE: | ||
| Hover Ceiling OGE: | ||
| Limitations | ||
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| Max Level Flight Speed: | 97 km/h | 52 kts |
| Never Exceed Speed: | ||
| Service Ceiling: | 2,438 m | 8,000 ft |
| Range and Endurance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Max Range: | 193 km | 104 nm |
| Max Endurance: | ||
Engine Details
Aircraft powerplant (lift and/or propulsion)Provided powerplant data is for uninstalled, sea level, static operations.
| Powerplant | ||
|---|---|---|
| Number of engines: | 1 | |
| Designation: | Triumph Designation TBA (40 hp) reciprocating | |
| Manufacturer: | Triumph Motorcycle Engines | |
| Normal Ratings | ||
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| Intermediate: | ||
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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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Diameter: | 6.55 m | 21.50 ft |
| RPM: | ||
| Direction of Rotation: | Counterclockwise | |
| Hub Type: | ||
| Main Rotor Blade Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Blade Construction: | Wood | |
| Blade Chord: | ||
| Blade Tip Geometry: | Conventional | |
| Blade Twist: | ||
| Number of Blades: | 2 | |
| Main Rotor Derived Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Disc Area: | 33.73 m² | 363.1 ft² |
| Disc Loading: | 7.46 kg/m² | 1.529 lb/ft² |
| Solidity: | ||
| Main Rotor Blade Derived Characteristics | ||
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| Blade area per blade: | ||
| Tip Speed: | ||
Primary Control Device
Data on primary control devices such as tail rotors| Tail Rotor Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Diameter: | 0.94 m | 3.08 ft |
| Configuration: | Tractor | |
| Direction of Rotation: | Top blade aft | |
| RPM: | ||
| Tail Rotor Blade Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Number of Blades: | 2 | |
| Blade Construction: | Wood | |
| Blade Chord: | ||
| Blade Twist: | ||
| Tail Rotor Derived Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Disc Area: | 0.69 m² | 7.5 ft² |
| Solidity: | ||
| Tail Rotor Blade Derived Characteristics | ||
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| Tip Speed: | ||
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