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The Australian Autogyro Skyhook, originally flown as the Minty Skyhook, was a small, single seat autogyro marketed in kit form. Three versions were offered, with differing engines and cabin enclosures.

Skyhook
Role	Recreational autogyro Type of aircraft
Manufacturer	Australian Autogyro
Designer	Ted Minty
First flight	1978

Variants

• Mk I - open framework only, Rotax 503 engine
• Mk II - partially enclosed cabin, Volkswagen engine
• Mk III - fully enclosed cabin, Volkswagen engine

Specifications (Mk III)

General characteristics

• Crew: one pilot
• Length: 3.00 m (10 ft 0 in)
• Height: 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in)
• Empty weight: 172 kg (380 lb)
• Gross weight: 300 kg (660 lb)
• Powerplant: 1 × Volkswagen air-cooled engine , 60 kW (80 hp)
• Main rotor diameter: 7.00 m (23 ft 0 in)
• Main rotor area: 38.5 m² (414 sq ft)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 160 km/h (100 mph, 87 kn)
• Range: 225 km (140 mi, 120 nmi) [1]

References

• Tayor, John W. R., and Munson Kenneth. Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1981-1982 edition London: Jane' Publishing Company Limited,1981 ISBN 0-86720-592-X
• Taylor, JWR, ed. (1988). Jane's All the World's Aircraft, 1988-1989. Coulsdon, Surrey, UK: Jane's Information Group. pp. 4–5. ISBN 0-7106-0867-5.
• Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions. p. 915.
• Popular Rotorcraft Association website (page 17)

See also

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