Magni M-16 Tandem Trainer
The Magni M-16 Tandem Trainer is an Italian gyroplane with occupants seated one behind the other, a layout useful for instruction. Its pusher engine provides forward motion while the unpowered rotor produces lift. It is a specialised light-sport aircraft rather than a conventional helicopter.
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An Italian gyroplane with tandem front-and-back seating for instruction, rather than the side-by-side layout of most light gyroplanes.
Specifications
| Length | 5 m (16 ft) |
|---|---|
| Height | 2.6 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 | 350 NM (648 km) |
| Maximum speed | 105 kt (194 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 ft (3,658 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 11,500 ft (3,505 m) |
| Rate of climb | 1,500 ft/min (7.6 m/s) |
| Fuel capacity | 50 l |
| Engines | 1x Rotax 912 |
| Units built | 120 |
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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