Rotorschmiede VA115
Rotorschmiede GmbH · Germany · first flew 2015 · helicopter
The Rotorschmiede VA115 is a German single-seat ultralight helicopter produced by Rotorschmiede GmbH of Munich.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, rotary |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Tricycle landing gear on a metal tube fuselage |
| T — Tail | No tailplane |
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Spot it by:
- Dual coaxial two-bladed main rotors
- Single-seat open cockpit without a windshield
- Tricycle landing gear on a metal tube fuselage
It has two coaxial two-bladed rotors of 4.5 m diameter, a metal tube fuselage with a small cockpit fairing, and a 50 hp Hirth F23 two-stroke engine.
Specifications
- The Rotorschmiede VA115 has a length of 3.7 m (12 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 4.5 m (15 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 130 km/h (81 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was introduced at the AERO Friedrichshafen airshow in 2015 and first flew in the summer of 2015. It was designed to the US FAR 103 ultralight rules, the German 120 kg class and European Class 6 microlight helicopter rules.
Variants
The designation reflects its standard empty weight of 115 kg, and the aircraft was supplied complete and ready to fly.
Where you'll see it
It was in production in 2017.
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