Heli-Sport CH-7 Kompress
The Heli-Sport CH-7 Kompress is an Italian kit helicopter with a compact single-seat cabin and piston engine. It is built by enthusiasts rather than delivered as a conventional certified helicopter. Its small size and high-performance rotor system make every sighting a specialist experimental-aircraft event.
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The Heli-Sport CH-7 Kompress is a single-seat kit helicopter, built by enthusiasts rather than delivered as a certified aircraft.
Specifications
| Length | 6 m (20 ft) |
|---|---|
| Height | 2.3 m (8 ft) |
| Rotor diameter | 7.3 m (24 ft) |
| Persons on board | 2 |
| Crew | 1 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 0.5 t |
| Range | 220 NM (407 km) |
| Maximum speed | 105 kt (194 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 ft (3,658 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 12,000 ft (3,658 m) |
| Rate of climb | 1,140 ft/min (5.8 m/s) |
| Fuel capacity | 40 l |
| Engines | 1x Rotax 912 |
| Units built | 215 |
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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