Friday, August 21, 2009

Aerocopter AK1-3 now Available in the United States

The AK1-3, a European helicopter manufacturer located in Poltava, Ukraine, announced the United States availability of its AK1-3 light helicopter. Rotor F/X LLC Van Nuys, California is the United States distributor for the AK1-3. The helicopter has a 19.1-gallon fuel tanks that will last for a two-hour flight. The cockpit is all glass and it can future a Health and Usage Monitoring System, Terrain Awareness and Warning System, and synthetic vision. For more information: http://www.rotorfx.com/


Aerocopter AK1-3 Specifications

Length: 19.04 feet
Width: 53.26 inches
Height: 7.28 feet
Main Rotor Diameter: 22.44 feet
Tail Rotor Diameter: 50.78 inches
Empty Weight: 837.75 pounds
Gross Weight: 1,433 pounds
Fuel Capacity: 19.1 gallon (95 Octane MOGAS)
Engine: Subaru EJ25 4 cylinder water cooled, fuel injected w/ ECU
Engine Power: 156 hp
Maximum Speed: 115 mph
Cruise Speed: 110 mph
Range: 200 miles
Service Ceiling: 9,800 feet