Шумейко В. В.: Астра-01
Shumeiko V. V.: Astra-01

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Names and dates
Market original model designation
Астра-01
Market model designation (english translation or spelling)
Astra-01
Project start date
1986-01
Date of prototype completion
1989
First flight date and time
1989-08
People involved
Victor Shumeiko {Виктор Шумейко}Chief design engineer, Test pilot
A. Salikov {А. Саликов}Design engineer
A. Shustov {А. Шустов}Design engineer
Yu. Risyuk {Ю. Рисюк}Design engineer
V. Rodin {В. Родин}Design engineer
Config info
Rotorcraft typeAutogyro
Weights
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) (option 1)
450
kg
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) (option 2)
520
kg
Manufacturers empty weight (MEW)
280
kg
Cabin and cockpit
Maximum number of people onboard
2
External dimensions
Length
5.38
m
Width
2.20
m
Height
2.75
m
Landing gear track
1.90
m
Wheelbase
2
m
Main landing gear wheel diameter
0.40
m
Main landing gear wheel width
0.15
m
Nose landing gear wheel diameter
0.26
m
Nose landing gear wheel width
0.08
m
Main rotor
Collective control
Yes
Main rotor diameter (option 1)
8.30
m
Main rotor diameter (option 2)
11
m
Main rotor direction of rotation
Counterclockwise
Prerotation type
Mechanical
Number of blades
2
Minimum collective pitch angle
-2
°
Maximum collective pitch angle
12
°
Main rotor blade chord
0.28
m
Propeller
Propeller diameter
1.68
m
Propeller direction of rotation
Counterclockwise
Propeller pitch
0.74
m
Number of blades
2
Propeller material
Wood
Thrust (option 1)
1422
N
Thrust (option 2)
1667
N
Transmission reduction ratio
2
Powerplant
Engine model (option 1)
Skoda 1200
Engine model (option 2)
Moskvich
Engine dry weight
120
kg
Total maximum power (option 1)
50
HP
Total maximum power (option 2)
72
HP
Performance
Maximum horizontal flight speed (Vh)
120
km/h
Take-off speed
60
km/h
Best rate of climb
2
m/s
0.0741