Valūnas J.: Va-1
Valunas J.: Va-1

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Market original model designation
Va-1
Market model designation (english translation or spelling)
Va-1
Tests start date
1983-12
Country of manufacture
Lithuania
People involved
Juozas Valunas {Juozas Valūnas}Constructor
Config info
Rotorcraft typeHelicopter
Config
Single rotor
Way of counteracting main rotor torque
Tail rotor
Weights
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)
280
kg
Manufacturers empty weight (MEW)
175
kg
Cabin and cockpit
Maximum number of people onboard
1
External dimensions
Length
5.95
m
Main rotor
Main rotor diameter
5.32
m
Number of blades
2
Tail rotor
Tail rotor diameter
1
m
Powerplant
Engine type
Piston
Engine dry weight
45
kg
Number of engines
1
Total maximum power
50
HP
Angular speed at max power
5500
rpm
Fuel system
Average fuel consumption [volumetric]
15
l/h
Performance
Cruise speed (Vc)
80
km/h
Best rate of climb
2.70
m/s
Maximum flight endurance
1
h
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