Mike Meger: HeliStar

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Names and dates
Market original model designation
HeliStar
Market model designation (english translation or spelling)
HeliStar
First flight date and time
1971-03-25
Country of manufacture
USA
Config info
Rotorcraft typeHelicopter
Weights
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)
953
kg
Manufacturers empty weight (MEW)
658
kg
Cabin and cockpit
Maximum number of people onboard
2
Main rotor
Main rotor diameter
8.99
m
Number of blades
3
Powerplant
Engine model
Lycoming HIO-360-C1A
Engine type
Piston
Number of engines
1
Total maximum power
205
HP
Performance
Maximum horizontal flight speed (Vh)
185
km/h
Cruise speed (Vc)
144
km/h
Best rate of climb
5.1
m/s
Maximum service ceiling
3962
m
Hover ceiling IGE
1676
m
0.0454