Australian Autogyro Skyhook

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Skyhook
Type	Recreational autogyro
Manufacturer	Australian Autogyro
Designed by	Ted Minty
Maiden flight	1978

The Australian Autogyro Skyhook, originally flown as the Minty Skyhook, was a small, single seat autogyro marketed in kit form. Three versions were offered with differing engines and cabin enclosures.

Contents 1 Variants 2 Specifications (Mk III) 3 References 4 See also

[edit] Variants

• Mk I - open framework only, Rotax 503 engine
• Mk II - partially enclosed cabin, Volkswagen engine
• Mk III - fully enclosed cabin, Volkswagen engine

[edit] Specifications (Mk III)

General characteristics

• Crew: one pilot
• Length: 3.00 m (10 ft 0 in)
• Main rotor diameter: 7.00 m (23 ft 0 in)
• Height: 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in)
• Main rotor area: 38.5 m² (414 ft²)
• Empty weight: 172 kg (380 lb)
• Gross weight: 300 kg (660 lb)
• Powerplant: 1 × Volkswagen air-cooled engine, 60 kW (80 hp)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 160 km/h (100 mph)

[edit] References

• Taylor, JWR (Editor) (1988). Jane's All the World's Aircraft, 1988-1989. Coulsdon, Surrey, UK: Jane's Information Group, p.4-5 isbn =0 7106-0867-5. 
• Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions, 915. 
• Popular Rotorcraft Association website

[edit] See also

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