Mosquito Aviation XE
| XE | |
|---|---|
 | |
| XEL variant with floats | |
| Role | Kit helicopter |
| National origin | New Zealand |
| Manufacturer | Mosquito Aviation |
| Designer | John Uptigrove |
| Introduction | 2004 |
| Number built | 37+ |
| Developed from | Mosquito Air |
The Mosquito Aviation XE is a single seat homebuilt helicopter.[1]
Variants
- AIR
- (2002) Open aluminum frame with tripod landing gear[2]
- XE
- (2004)
- XEL
- XE with floats. Meets United States FAA FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles rules for 254 lb (115 kg) and under for ultralight aircraft.[3]
- XE285
- 85 hp (63 kW) Inntec 800 2 cylinder 2 cycle
- XE3 - Discontinued
- 85 hp (63 kW) CRE MZ 301 3 cylinder 2 cycle
- XET
- 90 hp (67 kW) Solar T62-2A1 turbine
Specifications (XE)
Data from manufacturer
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Length: 5 m (16 ft)
- Empty weight: 135 kg (298 lb)
- Gross weight: 277 kg (610 lb)
- Fuel capacity: 12 U.S. gallons (45 L; 10.0 imp gal)
- Powerplant: 1 × Compact Radial Engines MZ 202 2 cylinder, 2 stroke, 48 kW (64 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 129 km/h; 70 kn (80 mph)
See also
References
- ↑ "Mosquito Aviation". Retrieved 30 August 2012.
- ↑ "Your own helicopter for under $20,000". Retrieved 30 August 2012.
- ↑ FlyingMagazine: 39. February 2008. Missing or empty
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