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NZ Design No 401717 |
INTRODUCTION
Why build a new design gyroplane and modify a rotary
engine for it?
Well
you know how helicopters and helicopter licences are
expensive and therefore prohibitive to the recreational
and semi-commercial market …
Well
I need a light aircraft that is:
- Affordable
- say half the cost of a helicopter to purchase and
maintain
- Looks
modern and slick - big boys toy
- Runs
on petrol or alternative fuels
- Safe
and easy to fly
- Will
achieve full CAA approval
- Fully
enclosed for all weather conditions
- Seats
two people
- It
is quick to learn to fly and therefore inexpensive
to obtain a pilots license
- Can
be modified for semi-commercial customisation i.e.
rural applications, water landings etc
And for the Municipal and Defence force's -
You
know how we have these routine transport and surveillance
tasks that we use the existing helicopter fleet for
and it is so costly... well in addition to the above
list I need…
- Something
that could have ballistic protection and remain light
weight
- Something
that doesn't need a fully qualified helicopter pilot
to fly reconnaissance missions or transport personnel
Kahu
Gyroplane
'Summer
or winter, Kahu, the harrier hawk, can be seen drifting
over the countryside soaring in wide circles with a
slow steady flight, remaining on the wing for hours
without apparent fatigue. They fly slowly into the wind,
alternately gliding and flapping their wings as they
quarter the open country'.
[Used with permission from Narena Oliver,
www.nzbirds.com]
Why
the name KAHU? We wanted something distinctly New Zealandish
to reflect the origin of the designer.
The
'KAHU' gyroplane prototype has been developed in New
Zealand for the world markets of recreational / semi
commercial / military. Production will be economical
to return well on investment and easily reproduceable
in New Zealand or abroad.This aircraft has been designed
and engineered for levels of performance, utility, reliability,
comfort and versatility over and above that which is
in the current market place.Shaped to create a futuristic
new look in gyroplanes, the KAHU breaks exciting world
ground in avionics.
Features
tour: Gyroplane
WadeAero
Engine
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Why
build a modern aircraft and then settle for old
technology where it counts the most - in the engine.
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The
KAHU comes with a WADEAero engine. This engine will
become available as a separate purchase component as
manufacturing capacity increases - if you are interested
in a WadeAero engine then please drop us a line on Orders
& Product Enquiries so that we can keep you
personally updated.
Features
tour: Engine
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