A two-seat autogyro (first flown 1985).
Gyrocopter
Super M.M. Rotor AC-4 Andorinha
A single-seat autogyro (first flown 1972)
Super M.M. Rotor Industria Aeronautica Ltda
Brasil
Developed AC-4 Andorinha single-seat autogyro (first flown 1972) and M-1 Montalva two-seat autogyro (first flown 1985).
Sud-Ouest SO.1310 Farfadet
This is the first French convertible. It can take off vertically, hover in the air, land vertically by means of its rotor, and fly forward at a speed greater than that of pure helicopters by means of a fixed wing and an airscrew fully independent of the rotor.
The change from one state to the other is accomplished without any change at all in the external appearance.
The SO.1310 is provided with two independent power units. In the rear is an Arrius II 360hp Turbomeca unit, which supplies the jet rotor with compressed air at take-off. The all-metal three-bladed rotor is identical with the one used in the SO.1120 Ariel III, but with a larger diameter.
In the forepart there is a Turbomeca Artouste II turbo-prop engine with a take-off power of 360 hp, operating a variable-pitch airscrew. During forward flight, the rotor originally used for take-off continues to auto-rotate, but with low lift, and the greater part of the lift is transferred to the fixed wing. Mounted over the fixed wing is the pilot’s cabin, fitted with dual control, and in this cabin there is room for either three passengers, a freight load or two stretchers stacked on top of each other.
The Farfadet single prototype F-WBGD first flew on 8 May 1953. Its maiden flight, lasting about twenty minutes, was made as a true helicopter, the following one, on the same day, with the rotor and the airscrew respectively powered by their individual engines.
SO.1310 Farfadet
Engine: 1 x 360 hp Turbomeca Artouste II gas turbine & 1 x 360 hp Turbomeca Arrius II gas turbine
Rotors: 3-blade tip-powered main rotor; 2-blade propeller
Rotor diameter: 11.2m / 36 ft 6 in
Wingspan: 6.3m / 19 ft
Fuselage length: 10.08m
Height: 3.3m
Weight fully loaded: 1510kg
Empty weight: 995kg
Cruising speed as a helicopter: 155km/h
Cruising speed as an autogyro: 250km/h
Range: 400km / 250 miles at 149 mph
Seats: 3
Sud-Est SE-700
During the war, SNCASE worked on an autogyro known as the SE.700, which flew for the first time in 1945. This three-seater could take off from where it stood by changing the pitch of the rotor. The airscrew was also of the variable-pitch type.
SE.700
Engine: 1 x Bearn 6 DO 5, 350hp
Rotor diameter: 16.0m
Length: 6.55m
Height: 3.85m
Cruising speed: 220km/h
Max. speed: 266km/h
Min. speed: 45km/h
Absolute ceiling: 4500m
Range: 660km
Seats: 2
Sud-Aviation
Formed 1 March 1957 by amalgamation of Ouest-Aviation (SNCASO) and Sud-Est Aviation (SNCASE). Main responsibility was further development and marketing of highly successful S.E.210 Caravelle twin-jet airliner, first flown in 1955, and Alouette series of helicopters. Continued also development of S.E.5000 Baroudeur, S.O.9050 mixed-power interceptor and widely used S.O.4050 Vautour twin-jet multipurpose aircraft. Frelon series of large turbine-powered helicopters developed after first flight in February 1959, and Super Frelon flew December 1962, setting new world records. In 1965, Morane-Saulnier became a subsidiary of Sud-Aviation. Design leadership in A300 European Airbus assumed and diversification into non-aeronautical fields undertaken. Jointly with Nord Aviation made Corvette light rear-engined jet transport.
On January 1st, 1970 became major component of Aerospatiale, with Nord-Aviation and SOCATA, and the missile manufacturing company, SEREB.
Stauffer Gyroplane
In 1939 O L Stauffer of Elkhart IN., USA, built a single-place gyrocopter on which the revolving upper wing locked in place to convert the aircraft into a biplane.
Stalker Windmill Autoplane
The 1935 Windmill Autoplane had foldable blades allowed people to drive this plane on the streets.
Sport Copter Vortex
A single-seat partially enclosed autogyro, Sport Copter’s composite seats conform to the pilot’s shape, including the head, provide comfort as well as crucial support. Independent toe-operated hydraulic disc brakes are standard on all models. Its unique nose-wheel suspension operates independently from the rudder to make for smooth takeoffs and landings in crosswinds. Vortex reaches 100 mph with a 67-hp engine and has seating for one with a useful load of 460 pounds. Kits for the Vortex in 2001: US$20,400
Standard: semi-enclosure, folding rotor mast, pre-rotator, independent hydraulic disc brakes, new rotor head and roto-control Cyber Seat, nosewheel and main gear suspension.
Engine: Rotax 582, 67 hp
Rotor Blades: 25′ Sport Rotors
Height: 8.3 ft
Length: 12 ft
Disk span: 25 ft
Disk area: 490.8 sq.ft
Width: 7’4″
Empty wt: 350 lbs
Gross wt: 760 lbs
Fuel cap: 10 USG
Max speed: 100 mph
Cruise speed: 80 mph
Range: 170 sm
ROC: 1200 fpm
Take-off dist: 50 ft
Landing dist: 0-10 ft
Service ceiling: 13,000 ft
Seats: 1
Sport Copter II
Full Body Enclosure including Fire Wall w/ two removable doors, Heavy Duty Engine Mounts, Mechanical Prerotator System, 8.5” X 31’ Sport Rotors Rotor System w/ Adjustable Pitch , Rotor Brake, Independent Hydraulic Disc Brakes, toe actuated, Roto-Control System, Cyber Seats w/ Adjustable Seat Backs and Adjustable Lumbar.
Heavy Duty Suspension, rate sensing shocks w/ springs (11” of travel!), Nosewheel, full castering with suspension (offering self alignment), Spun Aluminum Wheels, strong lightweight wheels, Customized 27 Gal. Aluminum Fuel Cell, Landing Lights (2), Cockpit Interior Lighting.
The “Quick Build “, High Performance Kit: offers a pre-fabricated, one piece cabin, so that no gluing is required to assemble the Kit. The cost is $59,995.00 in 2009 (less engine and prop package).
Engine: Lycoming IO-360
Propeller: Sport Copter Controllable pitch, three-blade
Rotors: 8.5″ x 31′
Fuel Capacity: 27 gal
Min Speed: 10-20 mph
Cruise: 100 mph
Top Speed: 120 mph
Empty Weight: 1000 lbs
Useful Load: 650 lbs
Gross Weight: 1650 lbs
Cabin Width 49″
Aircraft Width: 81″
Height: 10′
Length: 15.5′
Seats: 2
Engine: Subaru, 160 hp
Max speed: 130 mph
Cruise speed: 100 mph
Range: 310 sm
ROC: 1200 fpm
Take-off dist: 50 ft
Landing dist: 0-10 ft
Fuel cap: 25 USG
Empty wt: 650 lb
Gross wt: 1300 lb
Height: 9.75 ft
Length: 17 ft
Disk span: 30 ft
Disk area: 706.7 sq.ft
Seats: 2
All Aero 