Raven Rotorcraft Raven Lite

 First flown in 1996, development/testing continued into 2008. With ongoing changes in the Ultralight/Light Sport arena, development of both the FAR Part 103 legal Ultralight gyro and the 2-3 seat cargo twin-engine gyro were put on hold.

Taildragger landing gear with large "tundra tires", cable braced tempered aluminum main gear, and steerable tailwheel for superior handling off runway on rough terrain.

Conventional elevator control in the pitch axis are to minimize "porpoising" and "bunt-over". A chrome-moly roll cage construction with pilot enclosure and lexan windshield are provided.

An optional pre-rotator assembly is available for reduced take off distance.

Engine: Geo Metro 4-stroke, 993cc, 60 hp
Propeller: 72" two blade Ivoprop
Rotorblades: 23' bonded aluminum skin
Min. speed: 22-25 mph
Cruise: 55-65 mph
Range: 150 miles
Empty Weight: 254 lbs.
Useful Load: 310 lbs.
Gross Weight: 564 lbs.
Width:  6 feet 6 inches
Height: 8 feet 2 inches
Length: 15 feet

Engine: AMW Cuyuna 460F, 45 hp
hp range: 45-55
Height: 8.2 ft
Length: 15 ft
Disk span: 23 ft
Fuel capacity: 5 USG
Empty weight: 254 lb
Gross weight: 489 lb
Max speed: 65 mph
Cruise: 60 mph
Range: 100 sm
Takeoff dist: 150 ft
Landing dist: 0-20 ft
Seats: 1