PZL-Swidnik S.A kania (kittyhawk)

Manufacturer/Model PZL-Swidnik S.A. Kania (Kittyhawk)
Total production (all variants) 22 First flight 1979
Comments Robust and proven structural design based on excellent Mi-2. Increased internal load by 70% in comparison to Mi-2. The lowest cost of ownership among Rolls-Royce-powered helicopters. Low maintenance cost. Simple and easy to operate. Low noise emission.
Engine(s) (2) Rolls-Royce 250-C20 B
HP (takeoff) 420 shp/313 kW ea.
Dimensions main rotor 47.76 ft/14.56 m Tail rotor 8.85 ft/2.70 m
Height 12.30 ft/3.75 m Length 39.46 ft/12.03 m Width 10.66 ft/3.25 m
Empty weight 4,408 lbs/2,000 kg Gross weight 7,826 lbs/3,550 kg
Useful interior load 3,416 lbs/1,550 kg External 2,645 lbs/1,200 kg
Vne 113 kts/210 kmh Max cruise 113 kts/210 kmh
Max rate of climb 1,722 fpm/525 mpm
HIGE 8,202 ft/2,500 m HOGE 4,511 ft/1,375 m
Service ceiling 13,123 ft/ 4,000 m S/E service ceiling N/A
Std fuel 158.7 gal/600 lit Max fuel 270.6 gal/1,023 lit
Max range std fuel (no reserve) 280 nm/520 km
Range with opt fuel 480 nm/890 km
VFR Crew 1 Passengers 9
Standard avionics Basic avionics included. Optional avionics available.
2006 base price ($U.S.) Furnished upon request.
Contact: AA Baltimex, Inc 518-569-1488
Manufacturer/Model Robinson R22

Robinson R22

Manufacturer/Model Robinson R22
Total production (all variants) 3,718 First flight 1975
Comments Reliable, low-cost two-seater used for powerline patrol, flight training, herding, photography, fish spotting, and other light utility. Holds every world performance record in its weight class. World’s 2nd bestselling civil helicopter — just behind Robinson’s R44 four-seater.
Engine(s) (1) Lycoming O-360-J2A HP (takeoff) 180 shp derated to 131
Dimensions main rotor 25.2 ft/7.7 m Tail rotor 3.5 ft/1.1 m
Height 8.9 ft/2.7 m Length 28.8 ft/8.8 m Width 6.3 ft/1.9 m
Empty weight 855 lbs/388 kg Gross weight 1,370 lbs/621 kg
Useful load 515 lbs/233 kg External None
Vne 102 kts/189 kmh/118 mph Max cruise 96 kts/178 kmh @ 70% power
Max rate of climb 1,000 fpm/305 mpm
HIGE 9,400 ft/2,865 m HOGE 5,200 ft/1,585 m
Service ceiling 14,000 ft/4,267 m S/E service ceiling N/A
Std fuel 19.2 gal/72.7 lit Max fuel 29.7 gal/112.4 lit
Max range std fuel (no reserve) 180 nm/333 km
Range with opt fuel 278 nm/515 km VFR Crew 1 Passengers 1
Standard avionics King KY 197 COMM transceiver with intercom.
2004 base price ($U.S.) $176,000
Contact: Milly Donahue (310) 539-0508, ext. 239

Robinson R44 I

Manufacturer/Model Robinson R44 I
Total production (all variants) 1,969 First flight March 30, 1991
Comments World’s top-selling helicopter used for executive transport,
law enforcement, and utility. Options: R44 Clipper with fixed utility or pop-out floats; Newscopter with turn-key ENG package for live broadcast; Police Helicopter with all equipment necessary for airborne law enforcement.
Engine(s) (1) Lycoming O-540-F1B5 HP (takeoff) 260 shp derated to 225
Dimensions main rotor 33 ft/10.1 m Tail rotor 4.8 ft/1.5 m
Height 10.8 ft/3.3 m Length 38.3 ft/11.7 m Width 7.2 ft/2.2 m
Empty weight 1,420 lbs/644 kg Gross weight 2,400 lbs/1,089 kg
Useful load 980 lbs/445 kg External None
Vne 120 kts/222 kmh Max cruise 115 kts/213 kmh
Max rate of climb over 1,000 fpm
HIGE 6,400 ft/1,951 m @ 2,400 lbs (gw) HOGE N/A
Service ceiling 14,000 ft/4,267 m S/E service ceiling 5,100 ft @ 2,200 lbs
Std fuel 48.9 gal/185 lit Max range std fuel (no reserve) 365 nm/676 km
Max fuel N/A Range with opt fuel N/A
VFR Crew 1 Passengers 3
Standard avionics King KY197 transceiver with 4 place intercom.
2004 base price ($U.S.) $307,000
Contact: Milly Donahue (310) 539-0508, ext. 239

Schweizer Aircraft Corporation 300C

Manufacturer/Model Schweizer Aircraft Corporation 300C
Total production (all variants) >3,700 First flight 1971
Comments The 300C is the latest version of the Model 269 series, which began in 1956. It is currently being manufactured by Schweizer Aircraft in Elmira, New York.
Engine(s) (1) Lycoming HIO-360-D1A HP (takeoff) 190 shp ea.
Dimensions main rotor 26.83 ft/8.18 m Tail rotor 4.25 ft/1.30 m
Height 8.72 ft/2.66 m Length 30.83 ft/9.4 m Width 6.54 ft/1.99 m
Empty weight 1,100 lbs/499 kg Gross weight 2,050 lbs/930 kg
Useful load 950 lbs/431 kg External 1,050 lbs/476 kg
Vne 109 mph/94.7 kts/175.4 kmh Max cruise 95 mph/82.6 kts/152.9 kmh
Max rate of climb 750 fpm/3.8 mps
HIGE 5,800 ft/1,767 m HOGE 2,750 ft/838 m @ 2,050 lbs
Service ceiling 12,000 ft/3,658 m S/E service ceiling N/A
Std fuel 32.5 gal/147 lit Max fuel 64 gal/290 lit
Max range std fuel (no reserve) 209 mi/201 nm/373 km
Range with opt fuel 412 mi
VFR Crew 1 Passengers 2
Standard avionics Optional factory installed avionics available.
2005 base price ($U.S.) Furnished upon request.
Contact: (607) 739-3821, ext. 4303

Robinson R44 II

Manufacturer/Model Robinson R44 II
Total production (all variants) 1,969 First flight May 2002
Comments: Derivative of R44 with increased gross weight and horsepower. Also increased chord main rotor blades and aerodynamic tips on main and tail rotor blades for reduced noise.
Engine(s) (1) IO-540-AE 1A5 HP (takeoff) 245shp
Dimensions main rotor 33 ft/10.1 m Tail rotor 4.8 ft/1.5 m
Height 10.8 ft/3.3 m Length 38.3 ft/11.7 m Width 7.2 ft/2.2 m
Empty weight 1,506 lbs Gross weight 2,500 lbs
Useful load 994 lbs External N/A
Vne 130 kts Max cruise 117 kts
Max rate of climb over 1,000 fpm
HIGE 8,950 ft @ 2,500 lbs HOGE 7,500 ft @ 2,300 lbs
Service ceiling 14,000 ft/4,267 m S/E service N/A
Std fuel 30.6 gal Max fuel 48.9 gal
Max range std fuel (no reserve) 348 nm/676 km
Max fuel N/A Range with opt fuel N/A
VFR Crew 1 Passengers 3
Standard avionics King KY196A COM w/9 Mem Ch
2004 base price ($U.S.) $346,000
Contact: Milly Donahue (310) 539-0508, ext 239

Schweizer Aircraft Corporation 300CB/CBi

Manufacturer/Model Schweizer Aircraft Corporation 300CB/CBi
Total production (all variants) 230 First flight 1993/2001
Comments The 300CB was developed for the flight training market. The 300CBi, a fuel injected version of the 300CB, was first delivered in 2002. The 300CB/300CBi have the same flight characteristics as the 300C, but with the lowest life-cycle cost of any current production helicopter.
Engine(s) (1) Lycoming HO-360-C1A/HIO-360-G1A HP (takeoff) 180 shp
Dimensions main rotor 26.83 ft/8.18 m Tail rotor 4.25 ft/1.30 m
Height 8.72 ft/2.66 m Length 30.83 ft/9.4 m Width 6.54 ft/1.99 m
Empty weight 1,088 lbs/493.5 kg Gross weight 1,750 lbs/794 kg
Useful load 662 lbs/300.3 kg Vne 108 mph/94 kts/174 kmh Max cruise 98 mph/85 kts/157 kmh Max rate of climb 1,250 fpm/6.35 mps
HIGE 7,000 ft/2,133 m HOGE 4,800 ft/1,463 m (@ 1600 lbs)
Service ceiling 10,000 S/E service ceiling N/A
Std fuel 32.5 gal/147 lit Max fuel 64 gal/290 lit Max range std fuel (no reserve) 3.1 hr. Endurance Range with opt fuel N/A
VFR Crew 1 Passengers 1-2
Standard avionics KT76A Transponder, KY96A Comm. transceiver, and ACK A-30 Blind Encoder
2005 base price ($U.S.) Furnished upon request.
Contact: (607) 739-3821, ext. 4303

Schweizer Aircraft Corporation 333

Manufacturer/Model Schweizer Aircraft Corporation 333
Total production (all variants) 58 First flight 1988
Comments The Model 333 is a turbine derivative of the Model 269 Series helicopters. It provides a unique combination of operational flexibility, outstanding stability and maneuverability, superior comfort, and a crashworthy structure that’s second to none.
Engine(s) Rolls-Royce 250-C20W HP (takeoff) 280 shp
Dimensions main rotor 27.51 ft/8.39 m Tail rotor 4.25 ft/1.3 m
Height 11.14 ft/3.40 m Length 17 ft/5.18 m Width 6.29 ft/1.91 m
Empty weight 1,250 lbs Gross weight 2,550 lbs
Useful load 1,300 lbs External N/A
Vne 120 kts/222 km/hr Max cruise 105 kts/194 km/hr
Max rate of climb 1,500 fpm
HIGE 12,300 ft/3,749 m HOGE 9,200 ft/2,804 m (@2,300 lbs/1,045 kg)
Service ceiling 13,000 ft/3,902 m S/E service ceiling N/A
Std fuel 73 gal/137 lit
Max range std fuel (no reserve) 310 nm/590 km
VFR Crew 1 Passengers 3
Standard avionics Optional factory-installed avionics available.
2005 base price ($U.S.) Furnished upon request.
Contact: (607) 739-3821, ext. 4303

Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation S-92

Manufacturer/Model Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation S-92
Total production (all variants) 24
First flight December 23, 1998
Engine(s) GE CT7-8 A HP (takeoff) 2,520 shp/1,879 kw
Dimensions main rotor 56.33 ft/17.17 m Tail rotor 11.0 ft/3.35 m
Height 17.95 ft/5.47 m Length 68.50 ft/20.88 m Width 17.26 ft/5.26 m (includes horizontal stabilizer)
Empty weight 15,900 lbs/7,212 kg Gross weight 26,150 lbs/11,861 kg
Useful load 10,250 lbs/4,649 kg External max. 10,000 lbs/4,535 kg
Vne 165 kts Max cruise 153 kts max continuous cruise
Max rate of climb 2,125 fpm @ max GW
HIGE 11,320 ft/3,450 m HOGE 7,125 ft/2,172 m
Service ceiling 15,000 ft S/E service ceiling 6,350 ft (ISA, max GW)
Std fuel 760 gal Max fuel customer dependent
Max range std fuel (no reserve) 544 nm/1,008 km
IFR Crew 2 Passengers 19
Standard avionics Collins Proline IV
2006 base price ($U.S.) Furnished upon request.
Contact: 203-386-4282

Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation S-76C+

Manufacturer/Model Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation S-76C+
Total production (all variants) 600 First flight 1977
Comments S-76B airframe mated with improved Arriel engines.
Engine(s) (2) Turbomeca Arriel 2S1 HP (takeoff) 856 shp ea.
Dimensions main rotor 44 ft/13.41 m Tail rotor 8 ft/2.44 m
Height 14.48 ft/4.41 m Length 52.5 ft/16.00 m Width 10 ft/3.05 m
Empty weight 6,973 lbs/3,162 kg Gross weight 11,700 lbs/5,306 kg
Useful load 4,727 lbs/2,143 kg External 3,300 lbs/1,497 kg
Vne 155 kts/287 kmh Max cruise 155 kts/287 kmh
Max rate of climb 1,625 fpm/8.26 m/sec.
HIGE 5,650 ft/1,722 m HOGE 1,800 ft/549 m
Service ceiling 12,700 ft/3,872m S/E service ceiling 3,200 ft/976 m
Std fuel 281 gal/1,064 lit Max fuel 383 gal/1,450 lit
Max range std fuel (no reserve) 439 nm/813 km
Range with opt fuel 600 nm/1,113 km
VFR Crew 1 Passengers 13
Standard avionics VHF Comm (2), VOR/ILS/GS/MB(2), ELT, Xpdr, ADF, DME, EGPWS, Coupled Autopilot.
2005 base price ($U.S.) Furnished upon request.
Contact: (203) 386-4282

Vertical Aviation Technologies, Inc. 260L Hummingbird

Manufacturer/Model Vertical Aviation Technologies, Inc. 260L Hummingbird
Total production (all variants) 110 First flight 1988
Comments The 260L Hummingbird seats four people comfortably in its wide 4’9” cabin. Plenty of baggage space. Smooth 3-blade rotor system. The 260L is newly manufactured with numerous modifications including the Lycoming powerplant.
Engine(s) (1) Lycoming VO-435 HP (takeoff) 260 shp
Dimensions main rotor 33 ft/10.06 m Tail rotor 8 ft/2.44 m
Height 8.7 ft/2.65 m Length 30.6 ft/9.33 m Width 5 ft/1.52 m
Empty weight 1,750 lbs Gross weight 2,700 lbs/1,224 kg
Useful load 950 lbs
Vne 117 mph
Max rate of climb 1,250 fpm
HIGE 9,000 ft/2,865 m HOGE N/A
Service ceiling 12,000 ft/3,657 m
Std fuel 57 gal/259 lt
Max range std fuel (no reserve) 350 nm
VFR Crew 1 Passengers 3
2004 base price ($U.S.) Furnished upon request.
Contact: (407) 322-9488