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Rotorvox C2A

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Rotorvox C2A
Role Two seat autogyro
National origin Germany
Manufacturer Rotorvox GGC GmbH
First flight c.2009

The Rotorvox C2A is a two-seat, pusher configuration autogyro developed in Germany.

Design and development

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Structurally, the C2A is largely carbon-fibre monocoque. The fuselage pod contains a protective cell for the side-by-side seating behind a large, forward hinged, three piece canopy. A faired pylon, mounted immediately behind the cell supports a two blade aluminium rotor and behind it a 73 kW (98 hp) Rotax 914 liquid-cooled flat-four engine drives a three blade propeller. The rotor is pre-rotated hydraulically.[1]

Flat-sided tail booms are held away from the fuselage on short stubs and each mounts a straight-tapered fin and rudder, their tips linked by the tailplane. There are shallow, long ventral fins. The C2A has a short-legged, wide track tricycle undercarriage with its mainwheels near to the forward end of the booms and a nosewheel under the forward fuselage.[1]

At least two prototypes were flown over five years of development before C2A deliveries began in October 2014.[1]

Specifications

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Data from Jane's All the World's Aircraft 2015/16 p.279[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: Two
  • Length: 5.50 m (18 ft 1 in) fuselage; including rotors 8.40 m (27 ft 7 in)
  • Width: 2.21 m (7 ft 3 in) fuselage
  • Height: 2.85 m (9 ft 4 in)
  • Max takeoff weight: 560 kg (1,235 lb) [2]
  • Fuel capacity: 90 L (20 imp gal; 24 US gal)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 914 liquid-cooled flat-four, 73 kW (98 hp) continuous
  • Main rotor diameter: 8.40 m (27 ft 7 in) two aluminium blades, airfoil NACA 8H12
  • Propellers: 3-bladed Duc, 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) diameter

Performance

  • Cruise speed: 145 km/h (90 mph, 78 kn)
  • Never exceed speed: 164 km/h (102 mph, 89 kn)
  • Range: 600 km (370 mi, 320 nmi)
  • Endurance: maximum 6 hr

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Gunston, Bill (2015). Jane's All the World's Aircraft : development & production : 2015-16. IHS Global. p. 279. ISBN 978-0-7106-3135-0.
  2. ^ "Rotorvox C2A". Retrieved 17 June 2015.