The helicycle
Technical Description and Performance
General
Single Seat Helicopter
Experimental Category
Two Blade Main Rotor/ Two Blade Tail Rotor
Dimensions
Overall length 19’ to Cabin Nose, 23-1/2’ to Blade Tip
Cabin Width 28”
Cabin Height 48”
LG Skid Width 54”
Rotor Height 7’2”
Main Rotor Dia 20’10”
Tail Rotor Dia 44”
Specifications
Power Modified T62-T32 Turbine 100hp
Fuel JetA, Diesel, Kerosene
Fuel Capacity 16 gal. Stock, 21 gal with Auxiliary Tank
Seat Capacity 1 person
Empty Weight 530lbs
Gross Weight 900lbs
Main Rotor Speed 615 rpm
Tail Rotor Speed 3000 rpm
Performance
Normal Cruise 95mph
Max Airspeed 110mph
Rate of Climb 900fpm
Hover O.G.E 8500ft DA
Range w/ Reserve 100 mi Stock, 150 mi with Auxiliary Tank
Fuel Consumption 13gph (average)