Rotorway A-600 Talon
The RotorWay A600 Talon was a small American kit helicopter intended to make private rotary-wing ownership more accessible. Builders assembled the aircraft themselves, using a compact piston engine and a simple two-seat cabin. Its design evolved through several RotorWay generations, but the company’s kits never approached the scale of certified light helicopters such as the Robinson R22. A Talon sighting is therefore notable because every completed aircraft is the result of an individual builder’s project.
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Did you know?
The RotorWay A600 Talon is a kit helicopter — owners assemble each one themselves, unlike certified types built in a factory.
Specifications
| Length | 7.4 m (24 ft) |
|---|---|
| Height | 2.6 m (8 ft) |
| Rotor diameter | 7.9 m (26 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 1 |
| Persons on board | 2 |
| Crew | 1 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 0.7 t |
| Range | 150 NM (278 km) |
| Maximum speed | 90 kt (167 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 10,000 ft (3,048 m) |
| Rate of climb | 800 ft/min (4.1 m/s) |
| Fuel capacity | 64 l |
| Engines | 1x RotorWay RW-152 |
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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