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The CarterCopter is an experimental compound autogyro developed by Carter Aviation Technologies to demonstrate slowed rotor technology. On 17 June 2005 the CarterCopter became the first rotorcraft to achieve mu-1 (μ=1) an equal ratio of airspeed to rotor tip speed.

CarterCopter FAQ on CarterAviationTechnologies.comThe CarterCopter is a hybrid between an airplane and a rotorcraft.1
Don Farrington test flying the propeller powered CarterCopter at Sheppard Air Force Base, February '99The CarterCopter is a very futuristic looking development which, as you can see in the photo, has wings as 2
Called the CarterCopter Heliplane Transport, the rotorcraft takes off, hovers and lands like a helicopter.3
2000-2006: The CarterCopter is an experimental proof-of-concept aircraft. The gyroplane is a fully enclosed advanced design with extensive use of composite materials throughout.4
The CarterCopter is an advanced aircraft, a combined fixed wing aeroplane/ autogyro currently under development by Carter Aviation Technologies, a privately owned company based in Wichita Falls, 5
In the Air CarterCopter is in the midst of active flight testing-something few fringe programs can claim. The question now is whether the performance is there.6
The CarterCopter is a unique gyroplane that takes off and lands like a helicopter but is designed to cruise at 400 mph at 40,000 feet, and fly 7
The Cartercopter is another of these aircraft with the rotor for low speeds and the wing for high speeds. You can see it here: http://www.cartercopters.com/index.8
The CarterCopter is a high-speed autogyro design with a pusher propeller and weighted rotor tips to increase stability at low rotation speeds.9
flying the CarterCopter in this video. Larry Neal has big dreams. He is an entrepreneur and has a few models of gyroplanes that he builds and sells.10
The CarterCopter is an experimental compound autogyro developed by Carter Aviation Technologies to demonstrate slowed rotor technology. On 17 June 2005, the CarterCopter became the first...11
It is called the Cartercopter and it is seen here as a technology demonstration vehicle.12
The CarterCopter "achieved a Mu of 1 at a flight speed of 170 mph and a rotor rpm of 107.13
company Bell helicopter, Cartercopter and Textron Marine & Land Systems, which has experience developing lightweight armored vehicles.14

Made by Carter Aviation Technologies.

The CarterCopter is on the verge of flight. Jay Carter Jr.15
The CarterCopter is more of a hybrid between an airplane and an autogyro.16
The latest news and updates about the CarterCopter and Carter Aviation Technologies.17
The CarterCopter is one of the very few exceptions. If you intend to use extensive fairings, this checkbox will simulate the resulting drag drop.18
CarterCopter is a vertical takeoff and landing aircraft projected to cruise at 400 MPH at 50,000 feet (230 MPH at sea level).19
Bent, the Cartercopter is a real helicopter in the vertical takeoff and landing mode, the rotor is powered.20
One major departure from the original CarterCopter is replacement of the small-block Chevrolet V8 powerplant, which the company says politely, "proved difficult to integrate for flight use.21
That's how the CarterCopter is supposed to be able to get really high efficiency (see link).22
an experimental cartercopter in flight training.process northam.23
In 1998, Carter Aviation TechnologiesCarterCopterThe CarterCopter is an experimental compound autogyro developed by Carter Aviation Technologies to demonstrate slowed rotor technology.24
The CarterCopter is the prototype aircraft of Carter Aviation Technologies (Carter).25
* CarterCopters Press Release This June 26, 2000 press release announces a design study for a VTOL aircraft called the CarterCopter 26
The CarterCopter modern gyroplane (in development) The Hawk gyroplane (in development by Groen Brothers Aviation) Makers of gyroplane kits: 27
CarterCopter Plans Flights at AirVenture The promising, radically different gyroplane design of Jay Carter, the CarterCopter, will fly above the 50th EAA AirVenture grounds in 28
Jet Or Prop
prop
Align
right
Developed Into
Carter PAV
More Performance
10200.0
Type Of Prop
piston engine
Status
--06-17
Propeller Diameter Main
1021.08
Power Original
rated for short duration
Capacity
5
Cruise Speed Main
173 mph
Ceiling Main
10000.0
Number Built
1
Area Main
77.0
Loaded Weight Main
~3800 lb inc. 30 gallons of fuel
Engine(prop)
V6 NASCAR racing engine.
Propellers
two-bladed
Propeller Or Rotor
rotor
Manufacturer
Carter Aviation Technologies
First Flight
24
Span Main
32.0
Power Main
350 hp
Image
media.defenseindustrydaily.comimagesAIR Helicopter Mu Diagram lg.gif
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Number Of Props
1
Empty Weight Main
2000.0
Category
Autogyros
Pusher aircraft
United States experimental aircraft 2000-2009
Category:Wichita Falls
Texas

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