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The Super Rotor AC.4 Andorinha (Swallow) was a sport autogyro first produced in Brazil in the 1960s. The prototype was built by Altair Coelho and flown in 1960 as the AC.1 a typically minimalist autogyro design consisting of an open framework supporting the pilot's seat rotor mast engine mounting and tail fin. Power was supplied by a converted Volkswagen engine driving a pusher propeller.

Made by MontalvaSuper Rotor.

Empty Weight Lb
366
Designer
Altair Coelho
Eng 1 Type
Volkswagen air cooled engine
First Flight
1960
Ceiling Ft
130
Glide Ratio
6
Gross Weight Lb
617
Number Built
ca. 450
Crew
One pilot
Climb Rate Ftmin
590
Empty Weight Kg
166
Gross Weight Kg
280
Range Km
400
Climb Rate Ms
3
Manufacturer
Montalva
Super Rotor
Rot Dia Ft
24
Range Miles
250
Max Speed Mph
100
Max Speed Kmh
160
National Origin
Brazil
Met Or Eng
met
Rot Dia In
11
Ceiling M
4000
Eng 1 Number
1
Category
Autogyros
Brazilian sport aircraft 1960-1969
Rot Dia M
8

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