Butterfly Super Sky Cycle
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| Role | Gyroplane |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | The Butterfly Aircraft LLC |
| Designer | Larry Neal |
| Introduction | 2009 |
The Butterfly Super Sky Cycle is an American homebuilt roadable gyroplane designed and manufactured by The Butterfly Aircraft LLC.[1]
Design
The Super Sky Cycle is a pusher gyroplane with tricycle undercarriage and belt drive propulsion. A second two cycle engine drives the main wheels. A kevlar tail provides directional control in flight. The rotors are able to be folded for road travel. Two 5 U.S. gallons (19 L; 4.2 imp gal) tanks are mounted in reserve.[2][3]
Specifications (Super Sky Cycle)
Data from Manufacter
General characteristics
- Length: 14 ft 8 in (4.47 m)
- Height: 8 ft 3 in (2.51 m) Can be reduced to 7ft 10inches for storage
- Empty weight: 750 lb (340 kg)
- Fuel capacity: 7.5 U.S. gallons (28 L; 6.2 imp gal)
- Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 914 Turbocharged 4 cylinder piston aircraft engine, 115 hp (86 kW)
- Powerplant: 1 × Zanzottera MZ 34 two stroke aircraft engine, 27 hp (20 kW) Ground propulsion only
- Propellers: 2-bladed
Performance
- Cruise speed: 70 kn; 129 km/h (80 mph)
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