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Aveko VL3 / JMB Aircraft VL3

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Designed by Vanessa Air and produced in the past by Aveko, the VL3 airframe is completely made of composite material. The entire aircraft can be broken down into individual units for ease of transport.

The cabin area features clean lines and a minimalist, contemporary design. The combination of carbon and kevlar fibers, which are extremely tough, provide safety to the crew in case of an emergency landing.
The aircraft is equipped with a heating and ventilation system.

The VL3 is available with two different engines: the Rotax 912 and the Rotax 914. Fixed or variable pitch propeller options were available.

The VL3 was successfully tested to ultimate loads up to +15G’s and -8G’s and flutter tested up to 460 km/h. A parachute rescue system limits VNE to 305 km/h. An airframe parachute is installed for emergency decent.

The base VL-3 includes: retractable gear, rotax 912ULS2 100 HP, rescue system, 3-blade propeller, cabin ventilation, canopy lock, 4-points safety belts, certified canopy, Beringer Brakes, 120L fuel tanks, airspeed indicator, hobbs, slip indicator, air fuel selector, Acryl paint, AOA. Base price is €123,500 Euros in 2020.

The VL3 has type certificates in The Czech Republic, Germany, Belgium, France, Norway, Portugal, Poland, The Baltic States, South Africa, USA, Italy, Slovakia, Turkey, Hungary and Romania. VL3 is eligible to be registered in Canada.

JMB Aircraft later became the production company of the VL3.

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VL3 RG
Engine: Rotax 915is Turbo, 141 hp
Vne: 340 kph
Cruise: 205 kt / 379 kph
Stall: 34 kt
Fuel consumption: 32 lt/hr
TO distance: 175 m
Landing dist: 175 m
ROC: 2000 fpm / 695 m/min
Max op alt: 5486 m
Range: 2100 km at 270 kph

Autogyro Europe Cavalon               

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In only one year from concept drawing to German certification the AutoGyro team have produced the Cavalon gyrocopter, with side by side seating and dual control-option.

Monocoque construction and doors with sliding/vent window. Standard is Pneumatic trim (attitude) & Rotor Brake, Pneumatic roll trim, Pneumatic Pre Rotator with safety lock, Hydraulic main wheel & brakes, and two luggage compartments. An Instructor pack incl. left stick, adjust pedals and throttle.

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Cavalon 914 UL
Engine: Rotax 914 UL
Prop: HTC 3B CCW 172,5
Rotor: Aluminium NACA 8H12
Rotor dia: 8.4m
Length: 4.6 m
Width: 1.9 m
Height: 2.8 m
Max takeoff weight: 560 kg
Fuel capacity: 100 lt
Cruising speed: 145 km/h
Maximum speed: 160 km/h
Range: approx 500 km
Max endurance: 5 hr

Autogyro Europe Calidus

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The Calidus gyrocopter features proven technology, tandem seating, heated cockpit, and luggage lockers.

Calidus Fern prices August 2011:

Basic specification Calidus
$105,000 Plus Gst.

Calidus Fern with Rotax 912s and in flight adjustable propeller.
$125,000 Plus Gst.

$140,000 Plus Gst.
Calidus Fern with Turbo-charged Rotax 914 and in flight adjustable propeller. Includes fully enclosed ‘Winter’ canopy with a ‘Summer’ canopy option fitted with large windows ideal for photography.

Airframe: Chemically etched Stainless Steel
Operational Systems: Pneumatic pitch trim, roll trim and rotor brake; electric pre rotator (reaches up to 90% of flight speed)
Firewall protection and 4 point harnesses on both seats

Engine: Rotax 912ULS (optional Rotax 914 (turbo) 115 HP available)
Propellor: fixed pitch, in flight adjustable or constant speed
Rotor: 8m or 8.4m aluminium extruded
MTOW: 544kg / 1212 lbs
Empty Weight: 240kg / 595 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 19.8 imp.gallons / 77litres
Fuel Burn: 3 – 4.5 imp.gallons per hour
VNE: 120 MPH
Cruise: 95-110 MPH
Take off distance: 30-300 feet
Seating: 2 tandem
Min/Max Front Seat Weight: 60/125kg
Max Rear Seat Weight: 120kg

Autogyro Europe MT-03 / Gyrate Eagle

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Designed by AutoGyro Europe GmbH and HTC in 2002 and was flown first in 2003, the AutoGyro Europe MT-03 is a two-seater gyrocopter with an all-metal frame built by HTC at Hildesheim aerodrome in Germany on behalf of AutoGyro Europe GmbH. The MT-03, a so called Ultraleicht Tragschrauber, was the first autogyro which received the German UL type certification (in September 2003) from the DULV (German Microlight Association. The MT-03 is certificated in two versions: a basic open-frame gyro and a more comfortable version with composite windscreens, etc. The rotorsystem of the MT-03 is extruded anodised aluminium NACA 8 H 12 rotor built by Air Copter. The aluminium rotorblades are available in different lengths: diameter 6,50m – 8,40m. The MT-03 has a composite 3-blades propeller. The engine used is the Rotax 912 ULS (100 HP). With the Rotax 912 ULS, carburator heat and temperature gauge is standard. The MT-03 has a range of 400km at a speed of 130km/h; the max speed is 162km/h.

Engine: Rotax 912 ULS, 100 hp
Propeller: composite 3-blade
Rotorblade diameter: 6,50m – 8,40m
Max speed: 162km/h
Range: 400km
Max cruise: 152 kph
Cruise speed: 130km/h
Take off dist:10-70 m
Minimum speed: 32 kph
Landing run: 15 m
Endurance: 3 hr

Austro Engine AE80R / MidWest AE80R

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The Austro Engine AE80R is an aircraft Wankel engine that was first run on 8 January 2013 and was under development by Austro Engine of Wiener Neustadt.
Development of the AE80R started in 2010 based on the 41 kW (55 hp) Austro Engine AE50R. The AE80R is intended to power light-sport aircraft, ultralight aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
The AE80R incorporates dual FADEC-controllers, a lossless lubrication system to reduce oil consumption. It was intended to weigh 27 kg (60 lb) and produce 60 kW (80 hp).
The engine is described as being vibration free.

Specifications:

AE80R
Type: Aircraft Wankel engine
Dry weight: 27 kg (60 lb)
Power output: 60 kW (80 hp)
Oil consumption: lossless
Power-to-weight ratio: 2.2 kW/kg (1.3 hp/lb)

Austro Engine AE50R / MidWest AE 50R / MidWest AG 50R

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The AE50R is a Wankel engine with 250 cc (15 cu in) displacement, 55 hp (41 kW), and a weight of 27.8 kg (61 lb). The AE50R is installed on the Schleicher ASH 30, Schleicher ASH 31 and Schiebel Camcopter S-100.

MidWest AG 50R
Cycle: 4 stroke
No cylinders: 1 rotor
Compression: 9
Displacement: 294 cc
Cooling: Air Liquid
Ignition: DCDI
Reduction: Mechanical Integral damper 3.322/1
Weight: 33 kg
Max pwr: 50 hp
Max torque: 48.6

Austro Engine E4 / AE 300

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The Austro Engine E4 (marketed as the AE 300) is a liquid-cooled, inline, four-cylinder, four-stroke, diesel piston aircraft engine. The engine is manufactured by Austro Engine, an Austrian company and subsidiary of Diamond Aircraft.

Following Diamond’s “General Aviation Single Point of Contact” strategy, Austro Engine started to design a new engine for use on Diamond products in 2005. It received its type certificate in January 2009. Certified through the European Aviation Safety Agency EASA on January 28, 2009 and through the FAA on July 29, 2009, the E4 is installed on various types of Diamond Aircraft Industries aircraft.

Applications:

Diamond DA40
Diamond DA42
Diamond DA50
Diamond DA52

Specifications:

E4
Type: Four-cylinder, four-stroke diesel aircraft engine
Bore: 83 mm (3.3 in)
Stroke: 92 mm (3.6 in)
Displacement: 1,991 cm3 (121 cu in)
Length: 738 mm (29 in)
Width: 855 mm (34 in)
Height: 574 mm (23 in)
Dry weight: 185 kg (408 lb)
Reduction gear: Gearbox with 1:1.69 ratio
Power output: 168 hp (125 kW)

Austro Engine GmbH

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Austro Engine is an Austrian manufacturer of aircraft engines based at Wiener Neustadt in Lower Austria. Founded in 2007, in 2008 the operating income was EUR 500.000 (2008) and there were 70 employees.

The production site and headquarters was built in 2007 with an investment of EUR 13 Million. The company was founded by Diamond Aircraft Industries and partners. The products are reciprocating engines and Wankel engines. The Wankel aero-engines are developed from the MidWest AE series engines developed at Staverton by MidWest, a UK firm that was bought by Diamond.

It was in 2017 that China-based Wanfeng Aviation Industry acquired full ownership of the Austria-based Diamond Aircraft Group. Wanfeng’s acquisition also included Diamond’s sister company and diesel aerospace engine maker Austro Engine.