Papin-Rouilly: Gyroptère
Papin-Rouilly: Gyroptere

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Market original model designation
Gyroptère
Market model designation (english translation or spelling)
Gyroptere
Also known as
Chrysalis
Also known as (english translation or spelling)
Chrysalide
Project start date
1911
Date of prototype completion
1914-06
Tests start date
1915-03-31
Country of manufacture
France
People involved
Alphonse PapinConstructor
Didier RouillyConstructor
Config info
Rotorcraft typeHelicopter
Weights
Manufacturers empty weight (MEW)
500
kg
Main rotor
Main rotor diameter
11.80
m
Main rotor angular speed
47
rpm
Number of blades
1
Powerplant
Engine model
Le Rhône
Engine model (english translation or spelling)
Le Rhone
Engine type
Piston
Number of engines
1
Total maximum power
80
HP
Angular speed at max power
1200
rpm
0.0259