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Dave.... RAF 2000 GYROPLANE GTX SE FI EJ25 Lenght 4.15 meter Height 2.59 meter Width 1.53 meter Aircraft Dry Weight 367 Kg Payload 340 Kg M16 Gyro WEIGHT Empty weight 261/ 266 kg Maximum take-off weight 450/ 500 kg. payload 234 kg AT SEA LEVEL..... Interesting google fact.... The UK specs state the ...

So if I want pure performance which of the gyro's will give me great power and maneuverability...? Rotax 914 Maximum Power (5 minutes) 115HP / 84.5KW @ 5800 RPM Maximum Power (sustained) 100HP / 73.5KW @ 5500 RPM Maximum Torque 106ft-lb / 144NM @ 4900 RPM Subaru 2.5 The EJ251 is a 2.5 L (2457 cc) Ho...

So did you test out any of the other Gyro’s on the market at that time, or did you go directly for M16? There are lots of other well established manufacturers as well? Is most of the Gyro’s in this day and age not been greatly “tried and tested”?? Since 2005?? As for the framework I saw pictures on ...

Dave thanks for your responce... the reason i asked that spesific question, was to get as much advise as possible from the pilots that have the experience on Gyro's and to see what makes each gyro great for there owner? like what makes magni great for there owners as for RAF's autogyro xenon sycamor...

Dave hahaha if someone begins a sales pitch like that he wont get my attention.... however "Sir i've got your ideal product", he has my attention... but Im in the market and looking around between fixedwing and gyro but not a lot of advise came from the question I asked, so I'll go and try out the d...

which other Gyro would be worth while to take alook at?
which of them are most popular and why so?

I have done a bit of research on the aspects you have mentioned in terms of price the RAF2000 is at a great price and the 2.5 Subaru kicks out 165 Hp, so there specs are quite good on that machine. and the safety factor is good aswell!! and they are a local product.... I'll get my license, and then ...

Yoda thank you!!! I like the side by side cockpit option.... I like lots of Hp and a gyro with great maneuverability... As for affordability the gyros are quite expensive with the situation of the Rand now? I was just looking for some input from the forum on what there best option or ideal Gyro woul...

So I take it that comfort and affordability is a big factor.....?

what would be your ideal Gyro interms of of specs and design and comfort?