Fd-Composites ArrowCopter
The ArrowCopter AC10 is an Austrian gyroplane with an enclosed composite cabin and a pusher propeller behind the occupants. Like other gyroplanes, its large rotor is not engine-driven in normal flight; forward motion spins it to create lift. The streamlined fuselage and retractable landing gear give it a much more aircraft-like appearance than older open-cockpit autogyros. Its small production scale makes it a rare sight compared with conventional light sport aircraft.
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Did you know?
The ArrowCopter AC10 is a gyroplane, not a helicopter — its rotor spins freely from airflow rather than being engine-driven.
Specifications
| Length | 6.3 m (21 ft) |
|---|---|
| Height | 2.7 m (9 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 | 600 NM (1,111 km) |
| Maximum speed | 145 kt (269 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 ft (4,572 m) |
| Rate of climb | 800 ft/min (4.1 m/s) |
| Fuel capacity | 50 l |
| Engines | 1x Rotax 914 |
| Units built | 40 |
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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