Magni M-19 Shark
The Magni M-19 Shark is an Italian enclosed-cabin gyroplane intended for fast touring. Its streamlined composite fuselage reduces drag compared with open gyroplanes, while the pusher engine remains behind the cabin. The Shark is a niche European recreational aircraft with a small fleet.
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An enclosed-cabin Italian gyroplane with a streamlined composite fuselage, cutting drag compared with the open-frame gyroplanes typical of the class.
Specifications
| Length | 5.1 m (17 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 | 400 NM (741 km) |
| Maximum speed | 120 kt (222 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 14,000 ft (4,267 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 11,000 ft (3,353 m) |
| Rate of climb | 980 ft/min (5 m/s) |
| Fuel capacity | 74 l |
| Engines | 1x Rotax 914 |
| Units built | 3 |
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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