Rotorvox C2A

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Rotorvox C2A
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RoleTwo seat autogyro
National origin Germany
ManufacturerRotorvox GGC GmbH
First flightc.2009

The Rotorvox C2A is a two-seat, pusher configuration autogyro developed in Germany.

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Design and development

Structurally, the C2A is largely carbon-fibre monocoque. The fuselage pod contains a protective cell for the side-by-side seating behind a large, forward hinged, three piece canopy. A faired pylon, mounted immediately behind the cell supports a two blade aluminium rotor and behind it a 73 kW (98 hp) Rotax 914 liquid-cooled flat-four engine drives a three blade propeller. The rotor is pre-rotated hydraulically. [1]

Flat-sided tail booms are held away from the fuselage on short stubs and each mounts a straight-tapered fin and rudder, their tips linked by the tailplane. There are shallow, long ventral fins. The C2A has a short-legged, wide track tricycle undercarriage with its mainwheels near to the forward end of the booms and a nosewheel under the forward fuselage. [1]

At least two prototypes were flown over five years of development before C2A deliveries began in October 2014. [1]

Specifications

Data from Jane's All the World's Aircraft 2015/16 p.279 [1]

General characteristics

Performance

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Gunston, Bill (2015). Jane's All the World's Aircraft : development & production : 2015-16. IHS Global. p. 279. ISBN   978-0-7106-3135-0.
  2. "Rotorvox C2A" . Retrieved 17 June 2015.