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ADI Bumble Bee

Autogyro · Cold War (1970–1991)

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The ADI Bumble Bee is an ultralight gyrocopter marketed by Aircraft Designs Inc (ADI). It was the first of its kind when it flew in 1983 and is still available in plans form for homebuilding.

Specifications

Category
Rotorcraft
Sub-Category
Autogyro
Domain
Civil
Era
Cold War (1970–1991)
Engine
1× 2-cylinder air-cooled 2-stroke in-line piston engine
Thrust / Power
40 hp
Length (ft)
10
Empty Weight (lb)
213
MTOW (lb)
500
Service Ceiling (ft)
16000
Range (mi)
64
Max Speed (mph)
56