AK1-3 Benefits

Performance Benefits

• Best in class Climb rate at at 1750 ft/Min
• Solid 85 kt cruise speed
• High maneuverability/safety in turbulence
• Excellent OGE hover and Service Ceiling specifications - 7400 ft/16900 ft
• Excellent Autorotation Characteristics
• 215 mile range with 5% reserves
• Low noise level meets latest FAR specifications
• Best in class power to weight ratio at 3.75
• Capable of lifting it’s own weight

Design Benefits

• Commercial Helicopter construction
• 53” Roomy cabin - best in Class
• State of the Art construction techniques used throughout
• Flex Bar bearing-less Main Rotor Head
• Nearly elimiantes ground reasonance
• Unlimited Life Composite Main Rotor and Tail Rotor blades
• Modern composites and Titanium alloys used throughout
• C & C machined parts used throughout
• Excellent collective counterbalance system and light control forces
• Low parts count
• Water cooled 165 HP Subaru FI engine as used in over 1000 aircraft and Gyrocopters world-wide
• CAA/FAR 27 build specifications
• Simple servicing/easy inspection construction
• New Glass cockpit monitor system designed for helicopters with voice alert

The AK1-3 has been designed to be easily transported by road trailer if required, even with a small car. The three main rotor blades can be removed or installed in 5 minutes with two persons.      

During transporting, the main rotor blades must be stored in a purpose made holder for protection. With the AK1-3 running on unleaded petrol, which is available almost everywhere and also substantially cheaper than Avgas, this makes for a very convenient and mobile flying platform…. Perfect for Game capture, crop-spraying and aerial photo operations, or just taking it away on holiday with you.