Wajnejkis B-R: Karlsonas

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Market original model designation
Karlsonas
Market model designation (english translation or spelling)
Karlsonas
Project start date
1977
Date of prototype completion
1979
First flight date and time
1979
Country of manufacture
Lithuania
People involved
Bronius WajnejkisDesign engineer
Romas WajnejkisDesign engineer
Config info
Rotorcraft typeAutogyro
Config
Single rotor
Weights
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)
185
kg
Manufacturers empty weight (MEW)
100
kg
Cabin and cockpit
Maximum number of people onboard
1
Main rotor
Cyclic control
Tilting rotor shaft
Main rotor diameter
6.20
m
Main rotor direction of rotation
Counterclockwise
Prerotation type
Mechanical
Number of blades
2
Propeller
Mode
Pushing
Propeller diameter
1.20
m
Propeller direction of rotation
Clockwise
Propeller pitch mode
Adjustable on the ground
Number of blades
2
Propeller material
Wood
Thrust
883
N
Angular speed at max thrust
3600
rpm
Powerplant
Engine model
Self made with IZ-P-3 cylinders
Engine type
Piston
Engine dry weight with propeller
33
kg
Number of engines
1
Total maximum power
38
HP
Angular speed at max power
4500
rpm
Performance
Cruise speed (Vc)
75
km/h
Take-off speed
35
km/h
Take-off distance
25
m
(...)
20
m
Best rate of climb
1.50
m/s
0.0622