Ela Aviacion ELA-10 Eclipse
The ELA Eclipse is a Spanish gyroplane with a pusher propeller, enclosed cabin, and free-spinning rotor. Its compact composite airframe is intended for recreational touring and training. As a niche European rotorcraft rather than a helicopter built in large series, it remains a rare sight.
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Did you know?
ELA built and discarded four earlier enclosed-cabin gyrocopter designs before the 2014 ELA-10 Eclipse finally met the company's stability standards.
Specifications
| Length | 4.8 m (16 ft) |
|---|---|
| Height | 2.5 m (8 ft) |
| Rotor diameter | 8.4 m (28 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 1 |
| Crew | 1 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 0.5 t |
| Range | 350 NM (648 km) |
| Maximum speed | 105 kt (194 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 ft (3,658 m) |
| Rate of climb | 980 ft/min (5 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 100 m (328 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 87 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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