The Campbell Aircraft Company was formed in 1959 to develop an autogyro based on the Bensen B.8M. The first 15 built were registered as Campbell/Bensen B.8M autogyros and one as a Campbell Curlew. From 1968 they were known as Campbell Crickets. Other engines used in the Cricket were the Subaru EA81, the VW1600 and the Rotax 582. A two seat version, the Campbell Cougar, was flown in 1973 but was not put into production. British Gyroplane Ltd. of Wallingford, England currently manufacture kits for a Cricket replica. A small number of the original Campbell Crickets survive in airworthy condition.

G-AXVK               c/n CA327                      UK

Single seat autogyro first flown in 1965

50hp(37kW) Rotax 503                                                                                                                   Cruising speed: 60mph(96kmh)                                                                                      No.built: 50+ Empty weight: 350lb(158kg)                                                     Maximum take-off weight: 650lb(294kg)