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NIKI Rotor Aviation Lightning 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.

NIKI Rotor Aviation Lightning and AutoGyro MTOsport 2017 compared on published specifications.
Specification NIKI Rotor Aviation Lightning AutoGyro MTOsport 2017
Cruise speed 135 km/ h 90 to 185 km/h (55 to 110 mph)
Empty mass 285 kg 290 kg (642 lbs)
Engine Rotax 912 ULS/ 914 UL Rotax 915iSc | 916iSc
Engine power 100 hp Not published
Fuel capacity 70 Liter (18.5 US gallons) 65 to 96 L (17 to 25 US gallons)
Height 2850 mm 2.8 m (9.1 ft)
Length 4550 mm 5.25 m (17.06 ft)
Mtom 560 kg 560 kg (1235 lbs)
Propeller Composite Not published
Range Endurance 4 h with 30 min reserve Up to 550 km (330 miles)
Rotor diameter 8,5 m 8.4 m | 8.6 m | 8.8 m (27.3 ft | 27.95 ft | 28.6 ft)
Takeoff roll 0-150 m 70 to 110 m (230 to 361 ft)
Vne 180 km Not published
Rate of climb Not published Up to 6.0 m/s (1170 fpm)
Seats Not published Tandem seated model

10 of 15 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.