SH-ZX-480-A Chinese Gyrocopter

SH-ZX-480-A

Gyrocopter

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Basic Information

Name

SH-ZX-480-A Chinese Gyrocopter

Designation

SH-ZX-480-A

Alternate Designation

SH-ZX-480-A

Equipment Type

Gyrocopter

Manufacturer

Sun Hawk (Henan) Aviation Industry Company Ltd

Date of Introduction

2018

Description

The SH-ZX-480-A is a two-seat autogyro produced by Sun Hawk (Henan) Aviation Industry Company Ltd in China. This versatile aircraft is suitable for a variety of applications, including agricultural use, police patrols, search and rescue operations, reconnaissance, aerial surveys, power line inspections, recreational flying, and aerial photography. It features a conventional open-cockpit design with a pusher propeller and a tricycle-type fixed landing gear, which is equipped with spring cantilever main legs. Optional wheel fairings are also available. The aircraft is equipped with a ballistic recovery parachute system, located above the rotor head, designed and built by Sun Hawk. Additionally, it can be customized with surveillance and agricultural spraying equipment based on customer requirements.

Air & Air Defense Specifications

Crew 2

Engine Zongshen Hangfa C115 flat-four; output undisclosed.

Max Speed 89.0 km/h

Cruise Speed 70.0 km/h

Range 324.0 km

Endurance 4.00 hrs

Service Ceiling 3000 m

Variants

SH-ZX-480-AT The redesigned version, designated SH-ZX-450-AT and introduced in 2017, is claimed to be "China's first truly domestic autogyro." Significant changes included a partial cowling above the engine and a revised empennage shape, featuring a sweptback design with a rounded top and auxiliary fins.

System

Alternate Designation SH-ZX-480-A

Type Gyrocopter

Manufacturer Sun Hawk (Henan) Aviation Industry Company Ltd

Payload Capacity INA

Take-Off Field Length 150 m

Landing Field Length 150 m

Dimensions

Length 5.01 m

Height 2.725 m

Width 1.82 m

Rotor Diamer 8.40 m

Rotor Disc 55.42 m²

Empty Weight 260 kg

Maximum Takeoff Weight 480 kg

Automotive

Engine Name INA

Engine Type Zongshen Hangfa C115 flat-four; output undisclosed.

Engine Power INA

Fuel System Fuel in two tanks, totalling 69 litres (18.2 US gallons; 15.2 Imp gallons).

Maximum Fuel Weight 50 kg

Maximum Speed 89 kt (165 km/h; 102 mph)

Cruise Speed 70 kt (130 km/h; 81 mph)

Maximum Range 324 n miles (600 km; 372 miles)

Service Ceiling 3,000 m

Endurance 4 h 30 min

Image Sources

Note https://www.planespotters.net/photo/1836702/b-708e-sanhe-aviation-sh-zx-480-a; https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/11113358; https://www.planespotters.net/photo/1837059/b-10wm-san-hegeneral-aviation-sh-zx-480-a

Details

Country of Origin China

Category Gyrocopter

Air > Gyrocopter

Classification

Domain

Air & Air Defense

Equipment Status

Active

Dimensions

Length

5.01 m

Width

1.82 m

Height

2.73 m

Weight

480 kg

Operators (1)

China

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