The RotorSchmiede VA115 ultralight is only the kick-off to the development and production of RotorSchmiede helicopters. Already under development, the two-seat, enclosed RotorSchmiede VA250 ultralight will revolutionize the helicopter market with its flight characteristics, unrivaled payload of 290 kg, space to allow both passengers to load carry-on luggage, and its target price of 150,000 EUR net. The RotorSchmiede VA250 ultralight is due for first flight in 2021.
- full-fledged two-seat helicopter
- type certification process according to German LTF-ULH-02/19
- new generation patented high performance coaxial rotor system
- thermally unlimited hovering time
- outstanding low empty mass
- payload of 290 kg
- unparalleled low operating cost
Technical Specifications (estimated)
RotorSchmiede VA250 ultralight
PERFORMANCE
The performance properties change depending on the take-off mass, as can be seen below:
| take-off mass | 450 kg / 992 lbs | 500 kg / 1102 lbs | 550 kg / 1213 lbs |
| maximum airspeed | 160 km/h / 99 mph | 155 km/h / 96 mph | 150 km/h / 93 mph |
| cruise speed (endurance) | 80…90 km/h / 50…56 mph | 70…80 km/h / 43…50 mph | 65…75 km/h / 40…57 mph |
| cruise speed (range) | 100…110 km/h / 62…68 mph | 110…120 km/h / 68…75 mph | 120…130 km/h / 75…81 mph |
| hovering ceiling | 3400 m / 2.11 miles | 1800 m / 1.12 miles | 0 m / 0 miles |
| operational ceiling | 6200 m / 3.85 miles | 5300 m / 3.29 miles | 4000 m / 2.49 miles |
| rate of climb (H = 2 km) | 6.9 m/s / 22.6 ft/s | 5.9 m/s / 19.4 ft/s | 3.0 m/s / 9.8 ft/s |
| max. range of full fuel tank | 300 km / 186 miles | 230 km / 143 miles | 185 km / 115 miles |
| max. endurance of full fuel tank | 3:20 h | 2:50 h | 2:30 h |
WEIGHT, DIMENSIONS & GENERAL DATA
| maximum take-off mass (MTOW) | 550 kg / 1212 lbs |
| empty weight (depending on configuration) | 260 kg / 573 lbs |
| useful load | 290 kg / 639 lbs |
| length | 7.7 m / 25.2 ft |
| width | 2.0 m / 6.5 ft |
| height | 3.1 m / 10.2 ft |
| fuel tank capacity | 51 l / 13.5 gallons |
| resulting max. fuel mass | 38 kg / 84 lbs |
| fuel consumption | 14…25 l/h / 3.7…6.6 gallons/h |
| maximum wind speed | 29 knots |
| additional gusts | 18 knots |
ROTOR SYSTEM
| diameter of rotors | 7 m / 22.9 ft |
| number of blades | 4 |
| rotor tip speed | 156 m/s / 349 mph |
FUNCTIONALITY
| temperature range | -30 … +45 °C / -22 … 113 °F |
| functionality in light rain | yes |
| functionality in severe rain | yes |
| functionality in snow | yes |
| functionality in maritime conditions | yes |
| functionality in tropic conditions | yes |
Second Prototype
We assembled our second RotorSchmiede VA250 ultralight prototype. It will be used for flight testing soon. The paint is matte black, just applied on the raw carbon fibre without filler or other “cosmetic treatments”. Simple and functional.
First Prototype
Enjoy our first prototype pictures. We removed the right passenger and luggage compartment doors in order to show the available space inside.
Additionally, see the video below of the first ground run.
“Für rund 150.000 EUR Netto soll der Hubschrauber ab 2020 ausgeliefert werden. Angesichts des Tempos, das die Münchner beim Einsitzer vorgelegt haben, ist das durchaus ernst zu nehmen.”
[“For a net price of about 150.000 EUR, delivery of the helicopter shall start in 2020. Considering the pace of the Munich Team in developing the single seat helicopter, this statement should be taken very seriously.”]
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