GyroTec DF02
{{Short description|German autogyro}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2022}}
{{Use British English|date=January 2022}}
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The GyroTec DF02 is a German autogyro, designed and produced by GyroTec Michael Obermaier of Wörth am Rhein. The DF02 is supplied as complete ready-to-fly-aircraft.Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 180. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
Design and development
The DF02 features a single main rotor, a single-seat enclosed cockpit with an optional bubble canopy, tricycle landing gear and a twin cylinder, liquid-cooled, two-stroke, dual-ignition, fuel-injected {{convert|70|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Hirth 3503 engine in pusher configuration.
The aircraft uses a {{convert|7.45|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} diameter, high-inertia Averso Aviation rotor, with a chord of {{convert|21.6|cm|in|1|abbr=on}}. The rotor head was designed by GyroTec and includes a disc-style rotor brake, pre-rotator and integral articulation stops. The DF02 has an empty weight of {{convert|175|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} and a gross weight of {{convert|300|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}, giving a useful load of {{convert|125|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}.
The bubble canopy can be removed for flight in warm weather. In 2009 the canopy size was increased to accommodate taller pilots.
Specifications (DF02)
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References
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External links
- {{Official website|http://www.gyrotec.de/}}