Butterfly Super Sky Cycle

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Super Sky Cycle
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Role Gyroplane
National originUnited States
Manufacturer The Butterfly Aircraft LLC
DesignerLarry Neal
Introduction2009

The Butterfly Super Sky Cycle is an American homebuilt roadable gyroplane designed and manufactured by The Butterfly Aircraft LLC.

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Design

The Super Sky Cycle is a pusher gyroplane with tricycle undercarriage and belt drive propulsion. A second two cycle engine drives the main wheels. A Kevlar tail provides directional control in flight. The rotors are able to be folded for road travel. Two 5 U.S. gallons (19 L; 4.2 imp gal) tanks are mounted in reserve. [1] [2]

Specifications

Data from Manufacter

General characteristics

Performance

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References

  1. "Super Sky Cycle". Archived from the original on May 29, 2012. Retrieved August 18, 2012.
  2. Rotorcraft Magazine: 12. November–December 2008.{{cite journal}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)