American Sportscopter

American Sportscopter Ultrasport 254

American Sportscopter International Inc. of Newport News, Virginia was founded in 1990. The company produces kits for the homebuilder, including the Model 254 sports helicopter which has proven to be one of the most popular in its class. Also available is the single seat Ultrasport 331, first flown in 1993, powered by a 65hp (48kW) Hirth 2706. This aircraft has an empty weight of 330lb(150kg) and a maximum take-off weight of 650lb(295kg).

Unregistered                                  USA
Single seat ultralight helicopter first flown in 1993

Engine: 55hp(41kW) Hirth 2703
Length: 19’2”(5.83m)                                                                                           Height: 7’10”(2.38m)
Rotor diameter: 21’0”(6.39m)                                                                                          No.built: 60+
Range: 80miles(128km)                                                                     Cruising speed: 63mph(101kmh) Empty weight: 252lb(115kg)                                                     Maximum take-off weight: 525lb(239kg)

An example of the Ultrasport 331 is illustrated below.

                                              N2137G         c/n 00001

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