The mighty CALIDUS 916iS – Fastest Gyrocopter in the world !!!
Built for the 21st Century using the latest in computer aided design (CAD) technology, Calidus is a combination of sleek futuristic styling, astonishing performance, factory-built dependability and reliable Rotax power.
Since its launch in late 2009, Calidus enjoys ever-increasing popularity and turns heads everywhere it goes.
Being fully enclosed, Calidus offers total pilot protection from the elements and it offers its pilots and passengers the uppermost in comfort.
The body cell is a monocoque construction using fiberglass/carbon fibre with an optional interchangeable summer canopy option for hot climate operations and features a fully enclosed engine.
Calidus is perfectly equipped for long-haul flights. Because of the innovative aerodynamics, the efficiency has been improved and thus the range when compared to the MTO Sport.
Australia was lucky as the proof of concept prototype was flown here prior to series production commencing. Aviation devotees may remember seeing it at Natfly at Narromine (NSW).
Demand for Calidus was high even before they started to come off the assembly line and continues to grow world-wide.
Technical Specifications of the Calidus:
| TECHNICAL DETAILS | MODEL DETAILS |
|---|---|
L x W x H (exclude rotor) | 4.8 m x 1.7 m x 2.8 m (15.66 ft x 5.67 ft x 9.1 ft) |
Rotor length | 8.4 m | 8.6 m | 8.8 m (27.3 ft | 27.95 ft | 28.6 ft) |
Empty weight | 320 kg (705 lbs) |
MTOM (Max. Take-Off Mass) | 560 kg (1100 to 1235 lbs) |
Engine | Rotax 916 iS |
Take-off distance | 70 to 110 m (230 to 361 ft) |
Take-off distance, to clear 15 m (45 ft) obstacle | 250 m (820 ft) |
Climb rate: | Up to 6.6 m/s (1300 fpm) |
Max. endurance | Up to 4.5 hours (with extended range tank)* |
Max. range | Up to 600 km (373 miles) *** |
Cruise speed | 90 to 185 km/h (55 to 115 mph) |
Fuel capacity | 74 L to 100 L (19.5 to 26.4 US gallons) |
Comply with | BUT (Germany), Section T (UK), ASRA (Australia), US Primary Category, USA Experimental Category & CCAR-21 (China). However, the carriage of goods or people and associated requirements vary by country, consult with your responsible aviation authority. |
Technical data can vary regarding country-specific legal requirements
*2: typical aircraft configuration, 1 pilot (80kg), 40 ltr fuel, 2000 ft MSL
*3: typical aircraft configuration, 1 pilot (80kg), max fuel, 2000 ft MSL
Inclusions:
CANOPY OPTIONS
- full enclosed canopy with ventilation windows
- open sided canopy, where large side windows allow plenty of air access
- high-headroom canopy for very tall pilots
- full open top canopy