Kamerton-N Ratnik
The Kamerton-N Ratnik is a 1990s Russian light autogyro designed and built by Kamerton-N Ltd of Shchyolkovo.[1]
| Ratnik | |
|---|---|
| Role | Light autogyro |
| National origin | Russia |
| Manufacturer | Kamerton-N Ltd |
| First flight | 1995 |
Design and development
The Ratnik, with an enclosed glazed cabin and side-by-side configuration seating for two, was developed by Kamerton-N in partnership with the Chkalov Air Force Science and Research Institute.[1] The Ratnik has a two-blade main rotor and is powered by a 67 hp (50 kW) Samson 760 piston engine driving a pusher propeller inside a duct ring, the rudder is also mounted inside the duct.[1] The autogyro started flight trials in 1995.[1]
Specifications
Data from [1]Brassey's World Aircraft & Systems Directory
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Length: 4.95 m (16 ft 3 in) nose to rudder
- Height: 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in) to top of duct
- Max takeoff weight: 600 kg (1,323 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Samson 760 piston engine, 50 kW (67 hp)
- Main rotor diameter: 9.0 m (29 ft 6 in)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 150 km/h (93 mph, 81 kn)
- Never exceed speed: 203 km/h (126 mph, 110 kn)
- Minimum control speed: 35 km/h (22 mph, 19 kn)
- Range: 250 km (160 mi, 130 nmi)
- Service ceiling: 4,000 m (13,000 ft)
References
Notes
- Taylor 1996, p. 315
Bibliography
- Taylor, Michael J. H. (1996). Brassey's World Aircraft & Systems Directory 1996/97. London, England: Brassey's. ISBN 1-85753-198-1.
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