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AutoGyro Cavalon 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.

AutoGyro Cavalon and NIKI Rotor Aviation Lightning compared on published specifications.
Specification AutoGyro Cavalon NIKI Rotor Aviation Lightning
Cruise speed 90 to 185 km/h (55 to 115 mph) 135 km/ h
Empty mass 325 kg (715 lbs) 285 kg
Engine Rotax 914 UL | 915 iS | 916 iS Rotax 912 ULS/ 914 UL
Fuel capacity 100 L (26.4 US gallons) 70 Liter (18.5 US gallons)
Height 2.8 m (9.1 ft) 2850 mm
Length 4.6 m (15.27 ft) 4550 mm
Mtom 560 to 600 kg (1235 to 1323 lbs) 560 kg
Range Up to 600 km (370 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 Side-by-side configuration Not published
Takeoff roll 110 m (360 ft) 0-150 m
Vne 195 km/h (120 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.