Hollmann M.: Bumble Bee

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Names and dates
Market original model designation
Bumble Bee
Market model designation (english translation or spelling)
Bumble Bee
First flight date and time
1984-02
(...)
1983
Country of manufacture
USA
Config info
Rotorcraft typeAutogyro
Weights
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)
227
kg
Manufacturers empty weight (MEW)
115
kg
(...)
97
kg
Cabin and cockpit
Maximum number of people onboard
1
External dimensions
Length
3.05
m
Height
2.29
m
Main rotor
Main rotor diameter
7.01
m
Main rotor blade chord
0.18
m
Powerplant
Engine model (option 1)
Rotax 447
Engine model (option 2)
Kawasaki 440
Engine type
Piston
Number of engines
1
Total maximum power (option 1)
40
HP
Total maximum power (option 2)
38.50
HP
Performance
Maximum horizontal flight speed (Vh)
91
km/h
Cruise speed (Vc)
64
km/h
Minimum speed
16
km/h
Best rate of climb
7.6
m/s
Maximum service ceiling
4877
m
Maximum range
104
km
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