The gyrocopter was invented by Spanish engineer Juan de la Cierva in an attempt to create an aircraft that could fly safely at low speeds. He first flew one on 9 January 1923, at Cuatro Vientos Airfield in Madrid.
The Gyrocopter is designed as a reliable, well-controlled and safe type of transport for high-speed air displacement.
All over the world, air vehicles Gyrocopter are used for expeditions, hunting, fishing, sightseeing flights, advertising, aerial patrolling, pilot training, gas pipelines and electric power lines control, policing, plants biodefense and low-altitude aeronautical works, animal research in nature reserves, business trips to different places, ambulances and other purposes. The operation capability is from +50 to -35 ° C on the ground with a heated cabin.
Monitoring of agriculturally used areas.
Plants biodefense and low-altitude chemical works.
Inspection and control of territories.
Monitoring of fires.
Aerial excursions, delivery of personnel, cargo.
Security purposes: patrolling, medical evacuation & so on.
Main advantages as compared with aircraft and helicopters:
Ø cultural treatment of hard-to-reach territory
Ø absence of mechanical damages of plants
Ø low cost
Ø not high maintenance costs
Ø allowable high speeds of surface wind (up to 20 m/s)
Ø high-speeds range (from 40 to 180 km / h)
Ø slight take-off run and practically zero run when landing
Main advantages as compared with aircraft and helicopters:
Ø high reliability, safe landing (even in case of power-off engine)
Ø high wind speed limits оn the ground (up to 20 m / s)
Ø ease of piloting and short term flight staff training
Ø excellent viewing, high maneuverability in horizontal and vertical planes
Ø low level vibration, which is attractive for aerial photography
Ø simplicity of design, lower cost, low operating maintenance costs
Main advantages as compared with aircraft and helicopters:
Ø high reliability, safe landing (even in case of power-off engine)
Ø high wind speed limits оn the ground (up to 20 m / s)
Ø ease of piloting and short term flight staff training
Ø excellent viewing, high maneuverability in horizontal and vertical planes
Ø low level vibration, which is attractive for aerial photography
Ø simplicity of design, lower cost, low operating maintenance costs
Tactical and Technical Characteristics | SAPPHIRE 1 |
Crew | 1 pilot |
Payload (with pilot) | up to 300 kg |
Engine | UL 390IS |
Type of fuel | A-95/ MOGAS-97 |
Fuel consumption | 21 l / h |
Flight duration | 2-2,5 h |
Flying range | 350 km |
Maximum flying speed (cruising) | 160 (120) km/h |
Takeoff run | 80-150 m |
Landing ground run | up to 20 m |
Take off weight | 600 kg |
More power and mogas 97/ 98 is available, the UL390iS is an excellent choice for your 2 or 4 seats plane. This heavy duty engine is the perfect all-rounder.
Tactical and Technical Characteristics | SAPPHIRE 2 |
Crew | 1 pilot + 1 passenger |
Payload | up to 250 kg |
Engine | ROTAX-912 ULS/ 914 ULS |
Type of fuel | A-95/ MOGAS-97 |
Fuel consumption | 15-18,5 l/h |
Flight duration | 3,5 h |
Flying range | 350 km |
Maximum flying speed (cruising) | 140 (170) km/h |
Takeoff run | 40-60 m |
Landing ground run | up to 7 m |
Take off weight | 550 kg |
The turbo charged Rotax 914 series offers more performance at high altitudes while delivering lower weight engines. This series offers a time between overhauls of 2,000 hrs.
Tactical and Technical Characteristics | SAPPHIRE 3 |
Crew | 1 pilot + 2 passengers |
Payload | up to 330 kg |
Engine | UL 520 IS |
Type of fuel | A-95/ MOGAS-97 |
Fuel consumption | 25-27 l/h |
Flight duration | 2,5 h |
Flying range | 350 km |
Maximum flying speed (cruising) | 150 (190) km/h |
Takeoff run | 60-90 m |
Landing ground run | up to 10 m |
Take off weight | 630 kg |
More power and mogas 97/ 98 is available, the UL390iS is an excellent choice for your 2 or 4 seats plane. This heavy duty engine is the perfect all-rounder.
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03151, Kyiv, str. Volynskya, building. 60. tel. 044-249-94-91,
Email: gyropract@gmail.com
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