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Aircraft Designs Sportster

Aircraft Designs · Autogyro · Cold War (1970–1991)

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The ADI Sportster is a two-seat gyroplane that has been marketed in plans form for homebuilding since 1974 by Aircraft Designs Inc. It was the first homebuilt gyrocopter design to be able to carry a passenger.

Specifications

Category
Rotorcraft
Sub-Category
Autogyro
Domain
Civil
Era
Cold War (1970–1991)
Manufacturer
Aircraft Designs
Primary Role
Autogyro
Service Entry
1974
Produced
65
Engine
1× 4-cyl. air-cooled horizontally opposed piston engine
Thrust / Power
150 hp
Length (ft)
12
Empty Weight (lb)
650
MTOW (lb)
1100
Service Ceiling (ft)
12000
Range (mi)
150
Max Speed (mph)
90