Ela Aviacion ELA-07
The ELA-07 is a Spanish gyroplane designed around a tandem cockpit for training and recreational use. Its pusher propeller provides thrust while the large rotor autorotates in flight. The aircraft’s open-frame proportions and small production scale distinguish it from conventional two-seat trainers.
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ELA Aviacion, maker of the ELA-07, grew from Spain's first gyrocopter builder in 1996 into the country's largest, and long its only, autogyro manufacturer.
Specifications
| Length | 4.6 m (15 ft) |
|---|---|
| Height | 2.4 m (8 ft) |
| Rotor diameter | 8.4 m (28 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 1 |
| Persons on board | 2 |
| Crew | 1 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 0.5 t |
| Range | 300 NM (556 km) |
| Maximum speed | 100 kt (185 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 ft (3,658 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 4,000 ft (1,219 m) |
| Rate of climb | 980 ft/min (5 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 80 m (262 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 75 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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