Кузьмин В. М.: Ку-1
Kuzmin V. M.: Ku-1

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Market original model designation
Ку-1
Market model designation (english translation or spelling)
Ku-1
Date of prototype completion
1985
Tests start date
1985
Country of manufacture
Ukraine
People involved
Vladimir Kuzmin {Владимир Кузьмин}Constructor
Config info
Rotorcraft typeHelicopter
Config
Single rotor
Way of counteracting main rotor torque
Tail rotor
Weights
Manufacturers empty weight (MEW)
180
kg
Cabin and cockpit
Maximum number of people onboard
1
External dimensions
Length
8.80
m
Width
1.90
m
Height
2.50
m
Main landing gear wheel diameter
0.30
m
Main landing gear wheel width
0.13
m
Nose landing gear wheel diameter
0.20
m
Nose landing gear wheel width
0.08
m
Main rotor
Cyclic control
Tilting rotor shaft
Collective control
Yes
Main rotor diameter
7
m
Main rotor angular speed
340
rpm
Main rotor blade airfoil
NACA 23015
Main rotor blade twist
0
°
Tail rotor
Tail rotor diameter
1.28
m
Tail rotor angular speed
1200
rpm
Powerplant
Engine model
From K-740 motorcycle
Engine dry weight
72
kg
Number of engines
1
Total maximum power
26
HP
Angular speed at max power
4800
rpm
Performance
Maximum horizontal flight speed (Vh)
80
km/h
Cruise speed (Vc)
60
km/h
Maximum service ceiling
100
m
Maximum range
30
km
0.1125