Air Command Commander Elite Side-by-Side
The Air Command Commander Elite is a side-by-side gyroplane designed for recreational touring. Its pusher propeller and tall free-spinning rotor give it a profile unlike conventional aeroplanes. The side-by-side cabin distinguishes it from the tandem Elite variant and makes it rare among light sport rotorcraft.
Did you know?
The Commander Elite seats its two occupants side by side, unlike the tandem-seat version of the same gyroplane.
Specifications
| Length | 5.3 m (17 ft) |
|---|---|
| Height | 2.5 m (8 ft) |
| Rotor diameter | 8.2 m (27 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 1 |
| Persons on board | 2 |
| Crew | 1 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 0.4 t |
| Range | 350 NM (648 km) |
| Maximum speed | 105 kt (194 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 ft (3,658 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 8,000 ft (2,438 m) |
| Rate of climb | 1,200 ft/min (6.1 m/s) |
| Fuel capacity | 25 l |
| Engines | 1x Rotax 912 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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