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AutoGyro Calidus vs NIKI Rotor Aviation Lightning
Published specifications side by side. Every figure comes from the manufacturer, with the date it was last checked on each model page.
| Specification | AutoGyro Calidus | NIKI Rotor Aviation Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 90 to 185 km/h (55 to 115mph) | 135 km/ h |
| Empty mass | 300 kg (660 lbs) | 285 kg |
| Engine | Rotax 912 ULS | 914 UL | 915 iS | 916 iS | Rotax 912 ULS/ 914 UL |
| Fuel capacity | 74 L to 100 L (19.5 to 26.4 US gallons) | 70 Liter (18.5 US gallons) |
| Height | 2.8 m (9.1 ft) | 2850 mm |
| Length | 4.8 m (15.66 ft) | 4550 mm |
| Mtom | 500 to 560 kg (1100 to 1235 lbs) | 560 kg |
| Range | Up to 600 km (373 miles) | Endurance 4 h with 30 min reserve |
| Rotor diameter | 8.4 m | 8.6 m | 8.8 m (27.3 ft | 27.95 ft | 28.6 ft) | 8,5 m |
| Seats | Two-seat tandem model | Not published |
| Takeoff roll | 70 to 110 m (230 to 361 ft) | 0-150 m |
| Vne | 225 km/h (140 mph) | 180 km |
| Engine power | Not published | 100 hp |
| Propeller | Not published | Composite |
11 of 14 specifications are published by both manufacturers. A blank is a figure the manufacturer does not publish, not a zero and not a weakness. Verify anything that matters against the flight manual before you buy.
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