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Enclosed tandem two-seater offered across the widest engine choice in the range, from the Rotax 912 ULS to the 916 iS. AutoGyro publishes the highest never-exceed speed of the three airframes.

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Specifications

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Specification As published
cruise_speed 90 to 185 km/h (55 to 115mph)
empty_mass 300 kg (660 lbs)
engine Rotax 912 ULS | 914 UL | 915 iS | 916 iS
fuel_capacity 74 L to 100 L (19.5 to 26.4 US gallons)
height 2.8 m (9.1 ft)
length 4.8 m (15.66 ft)
range Up to 600 km (373 miles)
rotor_diameter 8.4 m | 8.6 m | 8.8 m (27.3 ft | 27.95 ft | 28.6 ft)
seats Two-seat tandem model
takeoff_roll 70 to 110 m (230 to 361 ft)
Airframe
Specification As published
Maximum takeoff mass 500 to 560 kg (1100 to 1235 lbs)
Performance
Specification As published
Never-exceed speed (VNE) 225 km/h (140 mph)

Every figure above is reproduced from the manufacturer's own published material, checked 19 July 2026.

Figures are reproduced as the manufacturer publishes them and are not independently verified. Specifications vary by build, options and applicable national rules, and a specific aircraft may differ from the type figures shown here. Check the aircraft flight manual and the aircraft's own paperwork before relying on any number.

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