Australian Autogyro Skyhook
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|type=Recreational autogyro
|manufacturer=Australian Autogyro
|designer=Ted Minty
|first_flight=1978
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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.
Variants
- Mk I - open framework only, Rotax 503 engine
- Mk II - partially enclosed cabin, Volkswagen engine
- Mk III - fully enclosed cabin, Volkswagen engine
Specifications (Mk III)
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|crew=one pilot
|length m=3.00
|length ft=10
|length in=0
|rot number=1
|rot dia m=7.00
|rot dia ft=23
|rot dia in=0
|height m=2.08
|height ft=6
|height in=10
|rot area sqm=38.5
|rot area sqft=414
|empty weight kg=172
|empty weight lb=380
|gross weight kg=300
|gross weight lb=660
|eng1 number=1
|eng1 name=Volkswagen air-cooled engine
|eng1 kw=60
|eng1 hp=80
|max speed kmh=160
|max speed mph=100
|range km=225
|range miles=140
References
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- Tayor, John W. R., and Munson Kenneth. Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1981-1982 edition London: Jane' Publishing Company Limited,1981 {{ISBN|0-86720-592-X}}
- {{cite book| editor-last = Taylor| editor-first = JWR | title = Jane's All the World's Aircraft, 1988-1989 | year = 1988| location = Coulsdon, Surrey, UK| publisher = Jane's Information Group|pages=4–5| isbn =0-7106-0867-5}}
- {{cite book |last= Taylor |first= Michael J. H. |title=Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation |year=1989 |publisher=Studio Editions |location=London |pages=915 }}
- [http://www.pra.org/supportfiles/ezinecontent/MfnDir2005/index.html Popular Rotorcraft Association website (page 17)]
See also
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Category:1970s Australian sport aircraft