American Sportscopter: Ultrasport 496H Hornet

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Market original model designation
Ultrasport 496H
Market model designation (english translation or spelling)
Ultrasport 496H
Original model name
Hornet
Model name (english translation or spelling)
Hornet
Project unveiling date
2003
Country of manufacture
USA
Config info
Rotorcraft typeHelicopter
Weights
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)
513
kg
Useful load
240
kg
(...)
256
kg
Manufacturers empty weight (MEW)
272
kg
(...)
256
kg
Cabin and cockpit
Maximum number of people onboard
2
External dimensions
Length
8.15
m
(...)
6.02
m
Width
2.21
m
(...)
1.98
m
Height
2.51
m
(...)
2.49
m
Main rotor
Main rotor diameter
7.01
m
Main rotor blade chord
0.17
m
Tail rotor
Tail rotor diameter
0.79
m
Tail rotor blade chord
0.05
m
Powerplant
Engine model
Hirth H-30ES
Engine model (english translation or spelling)
Hirth H-30ES
Engine type
Piston
Total maximum power
102
HP
(...)
105
HP
Fuel system
Fuel tank capacity
67
l
(...)
61
l
Performance
Never exceed speed (Vne)
167
km/h
(...)
169
km/h
Cruise speed (Vc)
111
km/h
(...)
113
km/h
Maximum flight endurance
3
h
0.048