Rotary Air Force RAF-2000
The Rotary Air Force RAF 2000 is an American two-seat gyroplane with a pusher propeller and a tall, unpowered rotor. It has been sold as a kit, so construction quality and equipment vary from aircraft to aircraft. Its enclosed cabin gives it a more finished appearance than many open-frame gyroplanes. The RAF 2000 is rare in normal airport traffic because it belongs to the specialist amateur-built rotorcraft community.
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Did you know?
The RAF 2000 is a kit-built gyroplane with an unpowered rotor and a pusher propeller behind an enclosed cabin, unlike open-frame gyroplanes.
Specifications
| Length | 4.7 m (15 ft) |
|---|---|
| Height | 2.5 m (8 ft) |
| Rotor diameter | 8.4 m (28 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 1 |
| Persons on board | 2 |
| Crew | 1 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 0.7 t |
| Range | 300 NM (556 km) |
| Maximum speed | 100 kt (185 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 ft (3,658 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 6,000 ft (1,829 m) |
| Rate of climb | 1,000 ft/min (5.1 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 100 m (328 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 80 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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