Eagle Helicycle

The Helicycle is a single-seat single semi-rigid main rotor helicopter powered by a turboshaft engine. Manufactured by Eagle R&D in Nampa Idaho as a kit the aircraft is intended to be assembled by the owner and is considered a homebuilt aircraft. The Helicycle was conceived and designed by B.J. Schramm the founder of Rotorway International.

Made by Eagle R&D.

Jet Or Prop
prop
Designer
Buford John Schramm
B.J. Schramm
Length Alt
6.35 m
Max Takeoff Weight Main
850.0
Power Alt
119.0
Range Main
140.0
Height Alt
2.23 m
Type Of Prop
turboshaft
Max Speed Main
96
Height Main
223.52
Cruise Speed Main
83
Max Takeoff Weight Alt
386.0
Ceiling Main
11000.0
Number Built
47
Crew
1
Unit Cost
38000.0
US$38
000
Span Main
604.52
Cruise Speed Alt
5700.0
Area Main
308.0
Useful Load Alt
100.0
Span Alt
6.05 m
Plane Or Copter?
copter
Engine(prop)
Solar T62
Manufacturer
Eagle R&D
Useful Load Main
220.0
First Flight
September
1997
Climb Rate Main
900.0
Power Main
160.0
Number Of Props
1
Climb Rate Alt
4.6 m-s
Length Main
635.0
Area Alt
28.6 m²
Range Alt
9600.0
Max Speed Alt
6600.0
Empty Weight Main
500.0
Ceiling Alt
3353 m
Empty Weight Alt
227.0
Category
Helicopters
Homebuilt aircraft
United States civil utility aircraft 1990-1999

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