Composite FX: Mosquito XE285

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Market original model designation
Mosquito XE285
Market model designation (english translation or spelling)
Mosquito XE285
Country of manufacture
USA
Config info
Rotorcraft typeHelicopter
Config
Single rotor
Way of counteracting main rotor torque
Tail rotor
Weights
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)
332
kg
(...)
327
kg
Manufacturers empty weight (MEW)
168
kg
(...)
142
kg
Cabin and cockpit
Maximum number of people onboard
1
External dimensions
Fuselage length
4.88
m
Width
1.57
m
Height
2.13
m
Total length (rotors turning)
6.55
m
Main rotor
Main rotor diameter
5.91
m
(...)
5.94
m
Main rotor angular speed
590
rpm
(...)
540
rpm
Tail rotor
Tail rotor diameter
1.02
m
Tail rotor angular speed
2670
rpm
(...)
2850
rpm
Powerplant
Engine model
Inntec 800
Engine type
Piston
Number of engines
1
Total maximum power
85
HP
Fuel system
Fuel tank capacity
45
l
Performance
Maximum horizontal flight speed (Vh)
161
km/h
Cruise speed (Vc)
137
km/h
(...)
105
km/h
Best rate of climb
6.1
m/s
Hover ceiling IGE
2743
m
(...)
2896
m
Hover ceiling OGE
2286
m
(...)
2286
m
Maximum range
241
km
Maximum flight endurance
2
h
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