GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Cavalon 915iS (autgyro)

INTRODUCTION

The Autogyro Cavalon is a German autogyro, designed and produced by AutoGyro GmbH of Hildesheim. It was introduced at the 2011 Aero show in Friedrichshafen. The aircraft is supplied as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Seats: ....................................... Two/Side by Side
Empty Weight: ................................ 760lbs (305 kg)
Max Takeoff Weight: .......................... 1235 lbs (560 kg)
Maximum Pilot Weight: ........................ 242 lbs
Useful Load: ................................. 475 -525 lbs

PERFORMANCE

Max Speed: ................................... 120 mph
Cruise Speed: ................................ 75-110 mph
Minimum Speed: ............................... 25 mph
Range (100 mph): ............................. 380 sm +30 minute reserve
Range (87 mph): .............................. 430 sm +30 minute reserve
Range (78 mph): .............................. 470 sm @ (+30 minute reserve)
Maximum Climb Rate (MGTW): ................... 1000 ft/min
Service Ceiling: ............................. 12,000 feet
Take off Roll (MGTW no wind): ................ 300 feet
Landing Roll (no wind): ...................... 60 feet
Maximum Endurance: ........................... 6 hours + 30 minute reserve

AIRSPEEDS FOR SAFE OPERATION

Climb ........................................ 116 km/h (70mph, 60KIAS) IAS
Best rate of climb / best endurance .......... 100 km/h (60mph, 50KIAS) IAS
Best range ................................... 110 km/h (70mph, 60KIAS ) IAS
Approach ..................................... 100 km/h (60mph, 50KIAS) IAS

DIMENSIONS

Length ....................................... 15 feet 7 inches (4,6 m)
Height ....................................... 9 feet 1 inches (1,9 m)
Width ........................................ 5 feet 10 inches (2,8 m)
Rotor Diameter ............................... 27 feet 7 inches / 28 feet 3 inches
Airframe Construction Material ............... Composite / 4130 Chromoly Steel
Hull ......................................... Composite Monocoque
Tail ......................................... Carbon Fiber
Propeller Material ........................... Composite
Power Outlet Voltage ......................... 12 volt
Nav/Strobe/Recognition Lights ................ Yes
High Intensity Landing Light ................. Optional (not implemented)

WEIGHT

Empty weight ................................. 760 lb
Max take off weight .......................... 1235 lb
Max pilot weight ............................. 242 lb
Useful load .................................. 475 -525 lbs
Engine weight ................................ 183.6 lb
Propeller weight ............................. 27.6 lb
Propeller+engine ............................. 211.2 lb

ENGINE

Engine Model: ................................ Rotax 915iS
Weight: ...................................... 82.2 kg (lb 181.2)
Propeller speed reduction gearbox: ........... i = 2,54 (0.39)
Overload clutch: ............................. Yes
Turbocharger: ................................ Yes
Intercooler: ................................. Yes
Exhaust system: .............................. Yes
Engine suspension frame: ..................... Yes
External alternator: ......................... Yes
Air guide hood: .............................. Yes
Fuel pumps assy: ............................. Yes
Fire Warning System: ......................... Yes

FUEL

Fuel Tank Capacity ........................... 100 l / 25.9 gal (155.5 lb)
Fuel Consumption ............................. 3.5-7 gallons/ hour
Fuel Type .................................... Premium Automotive (min. MON 85 RON 95 min. AKI 91, leaded, unleaded, AVGAS 100LL, Ethanol 10)

ENGINE PERFORMANCE

Horsepower (max 5 min): ...................... 141 hp (104kW)
Horsepower (max continuous): ................. 135 hp (99.0kW)
Torque (5800 1/min): ......................... 121 Nm / 89 ft. lb.
Torque (5500 1/min): ......................... 125 Nm / 92 ft. lb.
Max RPM: ..................................... 5800 1/min.
Engine speed at idle: ........................ 1800 rpm
Displacement: ................................ 1352 cm³ (82.6 cu in)

PRE-ROTATION & ROTORBLADE

Pre-rotation Range ........................... 200-320 RPM
Pre-rotation Engagement ...................... Electronically Initiated, Pneumatically Actuated
Pre-rotation Protection ...................... Yes
Pre-rotation Interruptible ................... No
Pre-rotation From Either Seat ................ Yes
Rotor Type ................................... NACA 8H12 extruded aluminum RSII TOPP 8.44m

PROPELLER

Propeller model .............................. KW-30
Number of blades installed: .................. 3
Blade type: .................................. 038 (“WA”)
Diameter: .................................... 1950 (± 4mm)
Min. angle setting: .......................... 5°
Max. angle setting: .......................... 50°
Max. engine power output, Nmax (HP / kW): .... 141 / 104
Max. propeller RPM – nmax: ................... 2300
Temperature Service Rate: .................... -25°C / +45°C
Moment of mass inertia (kg m2): .............. 0.74
Mass of complete propeller (kg): ............. ~ 12 kg (27.6 lb)
Mass of Jihostroj governor (kg): ............. 0,90
Maximum pitch change range: .................. +8° to +40° - measured at 75% radius station

AVIONICS

Standard: .................................... Analog Flight Instruments, Funkwerk ATR833 VHF Comm Radio, TRIG TT22 Transponder w/ ADS-B Out, Card Compass
Optional: .................................... Garmin Flight Deck Suites (Single G3X 10.6” Touch Display, Dual G3X 7” Touch Displays, G3X 10.6” & G3X 7” Touch Displays) ELT Kannad AF 406 Emergency Location Transmitter