RotorWay Scorpion
RotorWay · United States · first flew 1966 · helicopter
The RotorWay Scorpion is a family of kit helicopters manufactured by RotorWay International. It derives from a design by B. J. Schramm.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, rotary |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.18 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Two-blade semi-rigid main rotor
- Kit-built light helicopter, single-seat or two-seat
- Horizontally opposed four-cylinder RotorWay RW133 piston engine on later models
Look for an open light kit helicopter with a two-blade rotor and a flat-four engine. The rotor is about 7.3 m across.
Specifications
- The RotorWay Scorpion has a length of 6.18 m (20 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.32 m (24 ft).
- Typical crew: 1-2.
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History
The Schramm Javelin evolved into the Schramm Scorpion, and RotorWay was formed to market plans and kits for it. The prototype was built in 1966 and kit production started in 1967.
Variants
The family comprised the original Scorpion, the two-seat Scorpion Too, the Scorpion 133 with the RotorWay RW133 engine, and the Scorpion 145 with the RW145 engine. Rotor blade length grew from 24 ft to 25 ft in 1977.
Where you'll see it
Production ended with the discontinuation of the Scorpion 145 in 1984.
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