Hinchman H-1 Racer
The original version of the H-1 Racer single-seat autogyro was first flown in 1987. Plans and kits available for the Racer in latest form.
Winner’s Circle Engineering kit for the H-1 Racer (including frame, tail, steering, landing gear, seat tank, brakes, front suspension and rotor head) in 2001: US$6000
Engine: Rotax 503DC
HP range: 40-64
Weight empty: 310 lb
Gross: 550 lb
Height: 7.9 ft
Fuel cap: 5 USG
Length: 10.75 ft
Disk span: 25 ft
Disk area: 490 sq.ft
Speed max: 85 mph
Cruise: 65 mph
Range: 65 sm
ROC: 1200 fpm
Take-off dist: 500 ft
Landing dist: 10 ft
Service ceiling: 10,000 ft
Seats: 1
Landing gear: nose wheel
Engine: Rotax 503, 52 hp
Rotor span: 7.60 m
Blade area: 0.21 sq.m
MAUW: 285 kg
Empty weight: 172 kg
Fuel capacity: 37 lt
Max speed: 160 kph
Cruise speed: 105 kph
Minimum speed: 48 kph
Climb rate: 4 m/s
Seats: 1
Fuel consumption: 19 lt/hr
