Australian Autogyro Skyhook

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Skyhook
Role Recreational autogyro
Manufacturer Australian Autogyro
Designer Ted Minty
First flight 1978

The Australian Autogyro Skyhook, originally flown as the Minty Skyhook, was a small, single seat autogyro marketed in kit form. Three versions were offered, with differing engines and cabin enclosures.


Variants

  • Mk I - open framework only, Rotax 503 engine
  • Mk II - partially enclosed cabin, Volkswagen engine
  • Mk III - fully enclosed cabin, Volkswagen engine


Specifications (Mk III)

General characteristics

  • Crew: one pilot
  • Length: 3.00 m (10 ft 0 in)
  • Main rotor diameter: 7.00 m (23 ft 0 in)
  • Height: 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in)
  • Main rotor area: 38.5 m2 (414 ft2)
  • Empty weight: 172 kg (380 lb)
  • Gross weight: 300 kg (660 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Volkswagen air-cooled engine, 60 kW (80 hp)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 160 km/h (100 mph)
  • Range: 225 km (140 [1] miles)

References

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  • Popular Rotorcraft Association website (page 17)


See also


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  1. Tayor, John W. R., and Munson Kenneth. Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1981-1982 edition London: Jane' Publishing Company Limited,1981 ISBN 0-86720-592-X