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| Role | AutogyroType of aircraft |
| National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | GyroTec Michael Obermaier |
| Status | In production (2013) |
The GyroTec DF02 is a German autogyro, designed and produced by GyroTec Michael Obermaier of Wörth am Rhein. The DF02 is supplied as complete ready-to-fly-aircraft.
Design and development
The DF02 features a single main rotor, a single-seat enclosed cockpit with an optional bubble canopy, tricycle landing gear and a twin cylinder, liquid-cooled, two-stroke, dual-ignition, fuel-injected 70 hp (52 kW) Hirth 3503 engine in pusher configuration.
The aircraft uses a 7.45 m (24.4 ft) diameter, high-inertia Averso Aviation rotor, with a chord of 21.6 cm (8.5 in). The rotor head was designed by GyroTec and includes a disc-style rotor brake, pre-rotator and integral articulation stops. The DF02 has an empty weight of 175 kg (386 lb) and a gross weight of 300 kg (661 lb), giving a useful load of 125 kg (276 lb).
The bubble canopy can be removed for flight in warm weather. In 2009 the canopy size was increased to accommodate taller pilots.
Specifications (DF02)
Data from Bayerl
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Empty weight: 175 kg (386 lb)
- Gross weight: 300 kg (661 lb)
- Fuel capacity: 62 litres (14 imp gal; 16 US gal)
- Powerplant: 1 × Hirth 3503 twin cylinder, liquid-cooled, two-stroke, dual-ignition, fuel-injected aircraft engine, 52 kW (70 hp)
- Main rotor diameter: 7.45 m (24 ft 5 in)
- Propellers: 3-bladed composite
Performance
- Maximum speed: 180 km/h (110 mph, 97 kn)
- Cruise speed: 120 km/h (75 mph, 65 kn)
- Rate of climb: 5.5 m/s (1,080 ft/min)
References
- ^ Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 180. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X