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Grudieaire GH 4

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The Grudieaire GH-4 is an American autogyro that was designed for homebuilt construction.

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Design and development

The GH-4 is a single seat autogyro constructed of welded steel tubing with aircraft fabric covering. The GH-4 uses Timken roller bearings and spruce wood core rotor blades with composite covering.

Variants

Grudieaire GH-4
Homebuilt
Vortech B20

Specifications (GH-4)

Data from Air Progress

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Length: 10 ft 2 in (3.10 m)
  • Height: 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m)
  • Empty weight: 240 lb (109 kg)
  • Gross weight: 450 lb (204 kg)
  • Fuel capacity: 5 U.S. gallons (19 L; 4.2 imp gal)
  • Main rotor diameter: × 20 ft 4 in (6.20 m)

    • Performance

  • Maximum speed: 65 kn; 121 km/h (75 mph)
  • Cruise speed: 48 kn; 89 km/h (55 mph)
  • Rate of climb: 1,650 ft/min (8.4 m/s)

    • References

    Grudieaire GH-4 Wikipedia
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