Grodkowski S.

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Names and dates
Project start date
1994
Date of prototype completion
2000
Country of manufacture
Poland
People involved
Slawomir Grodkowski {Sławomir Grodkowski}Constructor, Test pilot
Config info
Rotorcraft typeAutogyro
Weights
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)
270
kg
Manufacturers empty weight (MEW)
160
kg
(...)
180
kg
Cabin and cockpit
Maximum number of people onboard
1
External dimensions
Width
1.60
m
Height
2.40
m
Main landing gear wheel diameter
0.40
m
Nose landing gear wheel diameter
0.30
m
Main rotor
Main rotor diameter
7.20
m
Prerotation
Yes
Prerotation type
Mechanical
Max main rotor angular speed in prerotation
200
rpm
Main rotor angular speed
350
rpm
Number of blades
2
Propeller
Propeller diameter
1.25
m
(...)
1.50
m
Number of blades
2
Propeller material
Wood
Thrust
1226
N
Angular speed at max thrust
3250
rpm
Powerplant
Engine model
Volkswagen Garbus 1780 ccm
(...)
Volkswagen 1680 ccm
Engine model (english translation or spelling)
Volkswagen Garbus 1780 ccm
(...)
Volkswagen 1680 ccm
Fuel system
Fuel tank capacity
30
l
0.1054