Evo Helicopters: Evo 450

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Market original model designation
Evo 450
(...)
Evo 500
Evo 430
Evo 420
Market model designation (english translation or spelling)
Evo 450
(...)
Evo 500
Evo 430
Evo 420
Project unveiling date
2022-04-27
Country of manufacture
Republic of South Africa
People involved
Andre MojetFunction unknown
Brett PeachFunction unknown
Becker van NiekerkFunction unknown
Izak van NiekerkFunction unknown
Config info
Rotorcraft typeHelicopter
Config
Coaxial rotors
Weights
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)
1320
kg
Manufacturers empty weight (MEW)
550
kg
Cabin and cockpit
Maximum number of passengers onboard
4
Maximum number of people onboard
5
External dimensions
Length
6.83
m
Height
3.10
m
Main rotor
Main rotor diameter
7.60
m
Main rotor direction of rotation (System no.: 1)
Counterclockwise
Main rotor direction of rotation (System no.: 2)
Clockwise
Number of blades (System no.: 1)
3
Number of blades (System no.: 2)
3
Powerplant
Engine model
GM LS3 V8
Engine model (english translation or spelling)
GM LS3 V8
Total maximum power
500
HP
Fuel system
Average fuel consumption [volumetric]
56.8
l/h
Performance
Maximum horizontal flight speed (Vh)
296
km/h
Cruise speed (Vc)
259
km/h
Maximum range
1400
km
Maximum flight endurance
8
h
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