The Mini 500 single seat homebuilt helicopter is a
scale replica of the McDonnell Douglas MD.500 and designed by Augusto
Cicare. It features a moulded glass fibre cabin shell and a two bladed
semi rigid main rotor. Kits are available from the Revolution Helicopter
Corp. Inc. of Missouri.
N500FD
c/n F001A
USA
Single seat helicopter first flown in 1992
Engine: 64hp(48kW) Rotax 582
Length: 18’0"(5.49m)
Height: 8’3"(2.51m)Rotor diameter: 19’2"(5.84m)
No.built: 150+ Range: 225miles(362km)
Cruising speed: 75mph(121kmh) Empty weight: 485lb(220kg)
Maximum take-off weight: 840lb(381kg) |