RotorWay Exec
RotorWay International · United States · first flew 1994 · helicopter
The RotorWay Exec is a family of American two-bladed, skid-equipped, two-seat kit helicopters manufactured by RotorWay International of Chandler, Arizona.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, rotary |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.71 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Two-bladed main rotor
- Skid undercarriage
- Two-seat kit helicopter with a flat-four piston engine
Look for a small two-seat helicopter with a two-bladed rotor and skids.
Specifications
- The RotorWay Exec has a length of 6.71 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.62 m (25 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 185 km/h (115 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The first flight was in 1994, and the type was supplied in kit form for amateur construction.
Variants
Related types include the Alpi Syton AH 130, the RotorWay A600 Talon and the Hillberg Turbine Exec.
Where you'll see it
Production ran from 1994 to 2011. The 162F version is powered by a 150 horsepower RotorWay flat-four piston engine.
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