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The Konner K1 is an Italian helicopter designed and produced by Konner Srl of Amaro, Friuli. The aircraft is supplied complete and ready-to-fly.[1]

K1
Role	Helicopter Type of aircraft
National origin	Italy
Manufacturer	Konner Srl
Status	In production (2018)

Design and development

The K1 was designed to comply with the European Class 6 microlight helicopter rules. It features a single main rotor and tail rotor, a two-seats-in side-by-side configuration enclosed cockpit with a windshield, skid landing gear and a 250 hp (186 kW) Konner TK-250 turboshaft engine.[1]

The aircraft fuselage is made from carbon fibre. Its three-bladed rotor has a diameter of 6.80 m (22.3 ft). The aircraft has a typical empty weight of 290 kg (639 lb) and a gross weight of 450 kg (992 lb), giving a useful load of 160 kg (353 lb). With full fuel of 140 litres (31 imp gal; 37 US gal) the payload for the pilot, passengers and baggage is 31 kg (68 lb).[1]

The Konner TK-250 turboshaft engine includes full FADEC control that uses only three positions: stop, idle and flight. The powerplant weighs only 50 kg (110 lb) and will burn JP-1, JP-4, diesel fuel or biodiesel.[1]

The design has an electrical power system to aid autorotation in the event of main engine loss in flight.[1]

Specifications (K1)

Data from Tacke and manufacturer[1][2]

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Capacity: one passenger
• Empty weight: 290 kg (639 lb)
• Gross weight: 450 kg (992 lb)
• Fuel capacity: 140 litres (31 imp gal; 37 US gal)
• Powerplant: 1 × Konner TK-250 turboshaft engine, 190 kW (250 hp)
• Main rotor diameter: 6.80 m (22 ft 4 in)
• Main rotor area: 36 m² (390 sq ft)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 250 km/h (160 mph, 130 kn)
• Cruise speed: 213 km/h (132 mph, 115 kn)
• Range: 592 km (368 mi, 320 nmi)
• Service ceiling: 4,600 m (15,000 ft)
• Rate of climb: 13 m/s (2,600 ft/min)
• Disk loading: 12.5 kg/m² (2.6 lb/sq ft)

See also

• List of rotorcraft

References

External links

• Official website

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