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NIKI Rotor Aviation Cruiser vs AutoGyro MTOsport 2017

Published specifications side by side. Every figure comes from the manufacturer, with the date it was last checked on each model page.

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Compare the exact engine and equipment variant before deciding. Values below retain the original source units and conditions; a missing value is not a disadvantage or a zero.

NIKI Rotor Aviation Cruiser and AutoGyro MTOsport 2017 compared on published specifications.
Specification NIKI Rotor Aviation Cruiser AutoGyro MTOsport 2017
Cruise speed 140-160 km/ h Source · checked 2026-07-19 90 to 185 km/h (55 to 110 mph) Source · checked 2026-07-19
Empty mass 300 kg Source · checked 2026-07-19 290 kg (642 lbs) Source · checked 2026-07-19
Engine Rotax 915 iS / 916 iS Source · checked 2026-07-19 Rotax 915iSc | 916iSc Source · checked 2026-07-19
Engine power 141/160 hp Source · checked 2026-07-19 Not recorded
Fuel capacity 2×40 Liter Source · checked 2026-07-19 65 to 96 L (17 to 25 US gallons) Source · checked 2026-07-19
Height 2900 mm Source · checked 2026-07-19 2.8 m (9.1 ft) Source · checked 2026-07-19
Length 4700 mm Source · checked 2026-07-19 5.25 m (17.06 ft) Source · checked 2026-07-19
Propeller Composite Source · checked 2026-07-19 Not recorded
Rotor diameter 8,8 m Source · checked 2026-07-19 8.4 m | 8.6 m | 8.8 m (27.3 ft | 27.95 ft | 28.6 ft) Source · checked 2026-07-19
Takeoff roll 0-150 m Source · checked 2026-07-19 70 to 110 m (230 to 361 ft) Source · checked 2026-07-19
Maximum takeoff mass 600 kg Source · checked 2026-07-19 560 kg (1235 lbs) Source · checked 2026-07-19
Never-exceed speed (VNE) 185 km Source · checked 2026-07-19 Not recorded
Endurance Endurance 5 h with 30 min reserve Source · checked 2026-07-19 Not recorded
Range Not recorded Up to 550 km (330 miles) Source · checked 2026-07-19
Rate of climb Not recorded Up to 6.0 m/s (1170 fpm) Source · checked 2026-07-19
Seats Not recorded Tandem seated model Source · checked 2026-07-19

9 of 16 specifications are published by both manufacturers. A blank is a value not recorded in our sources, not a zero and not a weakness. Verify anything that matters against the flight manual before you buy.