- [Narrator] Even if it looks like it shouldn't fly
someone is still gonna give it a whirl.
This is Reacher and here are 10 of our favorite Gyrocopters.
- [Voiceover] Number 10.
- [Narrator] This first entry on our list
the 07-Scorpion comes from Spanish company ELA Aviación.
The carbon fiber body and stainless steel framework
sits underneath an aluminum rotor
measuring 28 feet, or 8.5 meters in diameter.
Power is provided by a Rotax 914 UL engine
capable of producing up to 115 horsepower
for a standard cruising speed of 75 to 90 miles
or 120 to 145 km/h.
It has a dry weight of 585 pounds or 275 kilograms
with an estimated flight range of 250 miles
or just over 400 kilometers from the 20 gallon
or 75 liter fuel tank.
The tandem two-seater has a semi enclosed cockpit
with heated seats and a multi-function digital readout
which helps monitor and control the Diagnostics.
There's also 100 liter storage area underneath if needed.
The base price on this one will run you around
78000 dollars.
- [Voiceover] Number nine.
- [Voiceover] This side-by-side two-seater
is the latest from the sport copter line of autogyros.
The sleek design measures 15 and a half feet
or 4.7 meters from nose to rudder
with a rotor diameter of 31 feet or 9.4 meters.
The cockpit has a width of just over four feet
or 1.2 meters providing a space that feels bigger than it is
due to the large windows in the front and sides.
The enclosed design comes standard
with air and heat allowing use in all seasons
while providing protection from the elements.
Dual controls, large digital instrument panels
and a cargo area behind the seats round out the mix.
The engine, which is also enclosed,
provides 230 horsepower for a top speed of 120 miles
or 193 km/h with an estimated range of 300 miles
or just over 480 kilometers.
And for you braver souls out there,
this one has a flight ceiling of 18000 feet
or 5.5 kilometers.
The SC2 is available as a do-it-yourself kit
with pricing starting around $85000.
- [Voiceover] Number eight.
- [Voiceover] This one from Austrian based Trixy Aviation
It's called The Spirit
and it doesn't look like any others I've seen so far.
It has a low profile open cockpit design,
reminiscent of the high-end race cars of in the 1950s.
The carbon fiber composite body
is fixed to a steel framework measuring 15 and a half feet
or 4.7 meters in length.
The side by side two-seater has the option of dual controls
or a single instrument panel
that can be installed on either side.
There's also a total of five storage compartments
integrated into the body
providing 5.3 cubic feet of space.
It has a maximum takeoff weight of 1235 pounds
or 560 kilograms, with a flight ceiling of 10000
or just over three kilometers.
Pricing on this one currently runs around 47000 dollars.
- [Voiceover] Number seven.
- [Voiceover] Manufactured by French company DTA,
the gyro is another of the four-season gyroplanes
on the market.
The large gold wing doors can be removed
during nicer weather
while the canopy still provides protection if needed.
Even with the doors on the pilot and passenger
still treated to almost uninterrupted panoramic views,
thanks to the largely plexiglass cabin.
The cockpit has a two seat tandem configuration
with adjustable seats and luggage compartments.
The steel framework and carbon composite body
weigh in at 622 pounds or 282 kilograms.
The aluminum rotor has a diameter of 28 feet or 8.6 meters.
It comes with two engine choices
offering a top speed of 112 miles or 180 km/h.
Pricing on this one currently runs around 82000 dollars.
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- [Voiceover] Number six.
- [Voiceover] This one from German manufacturer AutoGyro
has floats like a seaplane
allowing it to take off and land on water.
That alone has shut up and take my money
written all over it.
Other than the difference in the landing gear
the MTO notice looks like your standard gyrocopter.
It measures in at just over 17 feet
or 5.2 meters in length with a rotor diameter of 29 feet
or 8.8 meters.
The open cockpit design has a tandem seating configuration
with seating for two people.
The Rotax engine can produce 115 horsepower
for a top speed of 91 miles or 150 km/h
with a maximum range of 250 miles or 400 kilometers.
If you're thinking about island hopping
or doing flybys at the local beaches here's your answer.
Pricing on this one will run you in the 85000 dollar range.
- [Voiceover] Number 5.
- [Voiceover] This latest addition from a AAT
is a closed canopy two-seater named Typhoon.
The carbon-fiber cabin is fully soundproofed
with carpeted flooring and a soft finish overlay lining.
It has a side-by-side seating configuration
with a sinner mounted console
and large windows in the front, roof and sides
as well as nose feet windows.
The whole thing measures just under 17 feet or 5.1 meters
with the width of seven feet or 2.2 meters.
Factoring in the length of the cockpit at 4.5 feet
or 1.4 meters gives you a pretty spacious interior.
The rotor options allow for a diameter up to 29 feet
or 8.8 meters.
The 135 horsepower engine
can produce a top speed of 130 miles
or 210 km/h with an estimated range of 485 miles
or 780 kilometers.
When you take into account the flight ceiling
of just under 15000 feet or 4.6 kilometers
you've got access to some pretty stunning views
while in the air.
- [Voiceover] Number four.
[Voiceover] This one, like our first entry
is also from ELA Aviación.
It's called the 10-Eclipse
and the company claims it's their most advanced, efficient
and refined autogyro to date.
The Monaco carbon-fiber body has a closed cabin design
with seating for two people
and a tandem configuration.
The canopy which opens to the side
can be removed as needed
allowing for all-weather usage.
There's also three luggage compartments
offering a total storage capacity of 65 liters.
The Rotax engine produces 100 horsepower
allowing for a maximum speed of 115 miles or 185 km/h
with an estimated range of 400 miles or 640 Kilometers.
The price of the base model on this one
will run you around 87000 dollars.
- [Voiceover] Number three.
- [Voiceover] German manufacturer AutoGyro
managed a second entry on this list as well.
The closed canopy design has gold wing doors
which open up to a cockpit
with a side-by-side seating arrangement,
luggage compartments behind the seats, dual controls
and a full-size console with digital and analog readouts.
Up top it has a rotor measuring 27.5 feet or 8.4 meters
while down below is the body which measures 15 feet
or 4.6 meters.
The cowling around the engine has a shark gill design
that adds a sporty look
while still remaining functional.
The engine itself, a Rotax 912 ULS
is capable of a top speed of just over 100 miles
or 165 km/h, with a maximum range around 380 miles
or 610 kilometers.
Pricing will run you around 60000 dollars
with standard features.
- [Voiceover] Number two.
- [Voiceover] This one from Bulgarian manufacturer
Niki Rotor Aviation could almost be mistaken
for a small helicopter at first glance
due to the unique tail design.
The Lightning sports a tricolor paint scheme
on a fully carbon-fiber fuselage that measures 15.5 feet
or 4.7 meters in length
with a rotor diameter of just under 28 feet
or 8.5 meters.
The whole thing has a dry weight of 628 pounds
or 285 kilograms.
The Rotax engine can produce 100 horsepower
to reach speeds of 112 miles or 180 miles per hour
and a flight ceiling of 9800 feet
or 3 kilometers.
The fully enclosed cabin
provides almost fully panoramic views
between the large windshield
and gullwing doors which can be removed if needed.
Pricing on this one starts at a modest 130 thousand dollars.
Be sure and let us know in the comments
what you think about being up in the air
in one of these things
and which one is your favorite.
- [Voiceover] Number one.
- [Voiceover] Before we get started on this last one.
Yes, we know it's a concept
but it's up for production
and the company is taking orders
so we're gonna talk about it.
It has a steel framework and a carbon composite body
measuring 15.5 feet or 4.7 meters.
The side by side cockpit
has a small control panel between the seats
which expands the almost unobstructed view
provided by the glass canopy and small rear windows
behind the seats.
The Rotax engine is capable of producing 130 horsepower
for a top speed of 112 miles or 180 km/h.
Pricing is unavailable
due to the customizable nature of this one,
so keep an eye on it.
Who knows, it may be the one you end up flying.
- Hey guys, this is Cassie.
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