Kellett K-2
Developed in 1932, able to carry one passenger in addition to the pilot in side-by-side seating.
Overview
Data on design, manufacture and statusDesign authority: Kellett Autogiro Corporation
Primary manufacturer: Kellett Autogiro Corporation
Parent type: No type defined
Aircraft status: No longer flying
Configuration
Primary flight and mechanical characteristicsVTOL type: Gyroplane
Compound type: Lift
Lift configuration: Single main rotor
Dedicated control device: Rudder
Dedicated propulsion devices: 1
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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| Overall Height: | ||
| Overall Length: | ||
| Overall Width: | 12.50 m | 41.0 ft |
| Airframe Dimensions | ||
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| Airframe Length: | ||
| Airframe Width: | 7.92 m | 26.0 ft |
| Airframe Height: | ||
| Landing Gear Dimensions | ||
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| Cabin Dimensions | ||
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Weights and Performance
Data on aircraft weight and flight characteristicsCruise Speed: 80 mph (128.748 km/h)
| Weights | ||
|---|---|---|
| Max Gross Weight (ground): | 998 kg | 2,200 lb |
| Max Gross Weight (airborne): | ||
| Max Take-off Weight: | 998 kg | 2,200 lb |
| Empty Weight: | 706 kg | 1,556 lb |
| Useful Load: | 292 kg | 644 lb |
| Empty Weight Fraction: | 0.707 | |
| Climb Performance | ||
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| Hover Performance | ||
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| Limitations | ||
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| Max Level Flight Speed: | 161 km/h | 87 kts |
| Never Exceed Speed: | ||
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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: | Continental R-670 reciprocating | |
| Manufacturer: | Continental Motors | |
| Normal Ratings | ||
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| Max continuous: | ||
| Take-off / rated: | 123 kW | 165 hp |
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Primary Lift Device
Data on primary lift devices such as main rotors| Main Rotor Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Diameter: | 12.50 m | 41.00 ft |
| RPM: | ||
| Direction of Rotation: | Counterclockwise | |
| Hub Type: | ||
| Main Rotor Blade Characteristics | ||
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| Number of Blades: | 4 | |
| Main Rotor Derived Characteristics | ||
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| Disc Area: | 122.66 m² | 1320.3 ft² |
| Disc Loading: | 8.14 kg/m² | 1.666 lb/ft² |
| Solidity: | ||
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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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| Blade Construction: | N/A | |
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