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Craft Aerotech 200
General information
TypeAutogyro
National originUnited States
ManufacturerCraft Aerotech
Designer
Jack Craft
History
First flight1990s

The Craft Aerotech 200 is an American two-seat autogyro that was designed by Jack Craft and produced by Craft Aerotech of Missoula, Montana, United States.[1] The autogyro was supplied as a kit for amateur construction and was also available as a plan.[1]

Design and development

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The Craft Aerotech 200 has a metal tube frame and a composite structure with two enclosed side by side seats. It has a single two-bladed rotor and is powered by two 52 hp (39 kW) Rotax 503 engines, mounted side-by-side in a pusher configuration. It has a fixed tricycle landing gear.

Specifications

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Data from Brassey's World Aircraft & Systems Directory 1996[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Capacity: 1
  • Length: 15 ft 0 in (4.57 m)
  • Height: 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m)
  • Empty weight: 650 lb (295 kg)
  • Max takeoff weight: 454 lb (206 kg)
  • Powerplant: 2 × Rotax 503 , 52 hp (39 kW) each
  • Main rotor diameter: 27 ft 4 in (8.33 m)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 100 mph (161 km/h, 87 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 90 mph (144 km/h, 78 kn)
  • Range: 250 mi (400 km, 220 nmi)
  • Service ceiling: 12,000 ft (3,700 m)

See also

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Related lists

References

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  1. 1 2 3 Taylor 1996, p. 347
  • Taylor, Michael J. H. (1996). Brassey's World Aircraft & Systems Directory. London, England: Brassey's. ISBN 1-85753-198-1.