The Australian Autogyro Co Skyhook

A single seat open frame or partially enclosed autogyro. Airframe is 2x2 aluminium tube with shock absorbing landing gear, dual rudder. Rotor blades: 23’ Skyhook aluminium riveted.

Available in three versions. Open-frame model is the Mk I, with partial enclosure it's the Mk II, fully enclosed is the Mk III. Airframe is 2 x 2 aluminum tube with shock-absorbing landing gear. Dual rudder. Information package was $10 (Aus)

Cost: Mk I $7,600 (U.S.) Fully assembled, and Mk III $15,200 (U.S.) in 2009.

Mk.1
Open frame
Engine: Rotax 503
Prop: IvoProp 54” x 32” 2 blade wood.
Rotor Blades: 23' Skyhook aluminum riveted

Mk.2
Partially enclosed frame.
Engine: 1916cc 80 hp VW
Prop: Invincible 52” x 27”
Rotor Blades: 23' Skyhook aluminum riveted

Mk.3
Fully enclosed frame
Engine: 1916cc 80 hp VW
Prop: Invincible 52” x 27” 2 blade wood
Rotor Blades: 23' Skyhook aluminum riveted
Min speed: 15 mph
Cruise: 55-60 mph
Top speed: 100 mph
Empty wt: 380 lb
Useful load: 280 lb
Gross wt: 660 lb
Width: 5’6”
Height: 6’10”
Length: 10’

Mk III
Empty Weight 380 lbs
Useful Load 280 lbs
Gross Weight 660 lbs
Width 5'6"
Height 6'10"
Length 10'