Helicopter American Sportscopter Ultrasport 254. Specifications. A photo.
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Helicopter American Sportscopter Ultrasport 254. Specifications. A photo.

Helicopter American Sportscopter Ultrasport 254. Specifications. A photo.

 

American Sportscopter Ultrasport 254 - American ultra-light helicopter designed in 1993, the company «American Sportscopter».

 

American Sportscopter Ultrasport 254 photo

 

Designing an aircraft model American Sportscopter Ultrasport 254 aircraft manufacturers began in the US in the year 1990. Aviarazrabotchiki intended to create a small single aircraft capable of find application both in private operation, and as a sports aircraft, which in turn ensured the project a higher popularity compared to aircraft of a similar type issued by other aircraft manufacturers.

To minimize the cost of the project, the developers of the company "American Sportscopter" created for the aircraft a unique design that provides both ease and high reliability in the implementation of flights, which led to the achievement of a number of set goals. In addition, due to the fact that the American Sportscopter Ultrasport 254 helicopter has small dimensions and good aerodynamic performance, it has been possible to significantly improve the controllability of the aircraft, and to provide the aircraft with a high level of maneuverability, which is an integral feature of almost every sports aircraft.

 

Photography American Sportscopter Ultrasport 254

 

The first test flight tests helicopter American Sportscopter Ultrasport 254 model underwent in July 1993 years, and, thanks to the successful completion of all tests, the project almost immediately was sent to mass production, which originally was in issue in an already fully assembled and then became produced as kits, self-assembly kits for future owners.

The cabin of the helicopter American Sportscopter Ultrasport 254 has quite compact dimensions, allowing to stay on board only one pilot. Lack of space does not provide the possibility to use the vehicle to transport any cargo. However, the aircraft has worked very well as a private helicopter, where it continues to operate to this day.

 

scheme American Sportscopter Ultrasport 254

 

The helicopter model American Sportscopter Ultrasport 254 equipped with power ustanvokoy piston type, consisting of a two-cylinder aircraft engine Hirth 2703 brand, which has a thrust of 55 hp Relatively low-power propulsion system allows the aircraft to accelerate to a maximum speed of flight in 110 km \ h. However, the flight distance is limited in distance 125 kilometers.

Over the entire period of production 16 aircraft of this model were built.

 

Specifications American Sportscopter Ultrasport 254.

 

  • Crew: 1 people;
  • Capacity: none;
  • helicopter length: 5,92 m .;
  • The height of the helicopter: 2,08 m .;
  • The diameter of the rotor: 6,4 m .;
  • Weight of empty helicopter: 115 kg .;
  • Maximum takeoff weight: 240 kg .;
  • Cruising speed: 100 km \ h .;
  • Maximum flight speed: 110 km \ h .;
  • Maximum flight distance: 125 km .;
  • Maximum flight height: 3100 m .;
  • Powerplant: Hirth 2703;
  • Power: 55 hp

 

 

Helicopter American Sportscopter Ultrasport 254. Gallery.

Helicopter American Sportscopter Ultrasport 254 vessel schemeHelicopter American Sportscopter Ultrasport 254 after takeoffHelicopter American Sportscopter Ultrasport 254 landed

Helicopter American Sportscopter Ultrasport 254 front viewHelicopter American Sportscopter Ultrasport 254 close upHelicopter American Sportscopter Ultrasport 254 detail closeup

 

 

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