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NIKI Rotor Aviation Kallithea K2 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.

NIKI Rotor Aviation Kallithea K2 and NIKI Rotor Aviation Lightning compared on published specifications.
Specification NIKI Rotor Aviation Kallithea K2 NIKI Rotor Aviation Lightning
Cruise speed 140 km/h 135 km/ h
Empty mass 350 kg 285 kg
Engine Rotax 916 iS Rotax 912 ULS/ 914 UL
Engine power 160 hp 100 hp
Fuel capacity 2×40 Liter 70 Liter (18.5 US gallons)
Height 2800 mm 2850 mm
Length 4950 mm 4550 mm
Mtom 600 kg 560 kg
Propeller Composite Composite
Range Endurance 4h Endurance 4 h with 30 min reserve
Rotor diameter 8,8 m 8,5 m
Takeoff roll 0-150 m 0-150 m
Vne 180 km 180 km

13 of 13 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.