First flown in 1980, the KB-2 Gyroplane has quite a few features that distinguish it from other similar aircraft. These include: an aircraft-type joystick for con-trol; its fuel tank seat which is molded from polyurethane to save on weight and add to the clean-looking design; its choice of rotor blades and its wheels. Construction has been simplified by packaging into seven separate kits (airframe, landing gear, rotor head, rotor blades, rotor hub, joystick, rudder/horizontal stabilizer and an optional kit for a prefab metal tail). Engine: 72 or 90 hp McCulloch, VW, or similar.
The KB-2 was sold in sub-kits. Price may vary with options, but the average is $12,500 in 2001.
Plans 2001 Plans for the McCulloch-powered KB-2: $125 2001 Plans for the Volkswagon-powered KB-2: $135
Engine: McCulloch, 90 hp. Rotor blades: 22’ x 7” Brock riveted aluminium, adjustable hub. Prop: Brock 48” x 18-20” wood fixed pitch. Speed max: 95 mph. Cruise: 70 mph. Range: 150 sm. ROC: 1200 fpm. Take-off dist: 200 ft. Landing dist: 15 ft. Service ceiling: 12,000 ft. Fuel cap: 9 USG. Weight empty: 240 lbs. Gross: 650 lbs. Height: 7 ft. Length: 12 ft. Disk span: 22 ft. Disk area: 380 sq.ft. Seats: 1. Landing gear: nose wheel.