Xenon (Gyroplane)

The Xenon Gyroplane is an autogyro designed by the French company Xenon Gyroplanes. This aircraft seats two^[1] and is undergoing recertification as a light-sport aircraft^[1] in the United States. The Xenon is available both as a kit and factory built^[1].

Specifications

Data from Manufacturer's web site

General characteristics

• Capacity: 2
• Length: 16.1 ft 192.9 in ( m)
• Main rotor diameter: {{{rot number}}}× 27.55 ft 330.6 in ( m)
• Width: 7.2 ft 86.6 in ( m)
• Height: 9.18 ft 110.23 in ( m)
• Main rotor area: 596.1 ft² ( m²)
• Empty weight: 583-616 lb ( kg)
• Gross weight: 1155 lb ( kg)
• Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 912S/Rotax 914 Turbo/Rotax 912 RST, 100/115/122 hp ( kW)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 105/115/121 mph ( km/h)
• Cruise speed: 75/87/99 mph ( km/h)
• Endurance: 4 hours
• Service ceiling: 15000 ft ( m)
• Maximum glide ratio: 3:1
• Rate of climb: 600-1200 ft/min ( m/s)

External links

1. Manufacturers' Website
2. Xenon TurboCopter video gallery

References