Lightning
The lightest machine NIKI publishes at 285 kg empty, with the Rotax 912 ULS or 914 UL at 100 hp and a 70 litre tank.
Specifications
| Specification | As published |
|---|---|
| engine | Rotax 503, single carburettor, 2.58 to 1 reduction, 47 hp |
Every figure above is reproduced from the manufacturer's own published material, checked 22 August 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.
The range
Other NIKI Rotor Aviation types
- Kallithea The model the range is named for. Published with the widest engine choice NIKI lists, from the 100 hp Rotax 912 to a 150 hp Edge Performance unit, and a single 66 litre tank.
- Kallithea K2 The larger development of the Kallithea, published with the Rotax 916 iS at 160 hp, a longer fuselage and twin 40 litre tanks.
- Cruiser Published with the Rotax 915 iS or 916 iS and the longest endurance NIKI states, at five hours. The manufacturer describes it around its tail construction and luggage compartment.