Due to the amount of interest we have had with law enforcement we are now equipping our SCII with the Lycoming I0-360, which outperforms our original Subaru choice. Production is now underway for both fully finished machines and kits! If you are interested in purchasing, please let us know and we will forward all detailed information. We are in the middle of revamping the website and will be posting all updated information on specific costs, performance specifications, and available options! So please stay posted to www.sportcopter.com!
SCII Performance Specifications:
Min. Speed 10-20mph
Cruise Speed 100 mph
Top Speed 120 mph
Rate of Climb 1000 fpm
Takeoff Distance 50-200 feet
Landing Distance 0-20 feet
Service Ceiling 18,000 feet
Range at Cruise 300 sm
SCII Specifications
Empty Weight 1000 lbs.
Useful Load 500-600 lbs.
Gross Weight 1700 lbs.
Cabin Width 49"
Aircraft Width 81"
Height 10'
Length 15.5'
Rotor Diameter 31'
Engine Lycoming IO 360 (230HP)
Fuel 100LL AV Gas
Fuel Consumption 8-10 GPH
Fuel capacity 27 Gallons
Operating Cost $45.00/hr.
(subject to change)
Here is what we offer:
1) The "QUICK BUILD" HIGH PERFORMANCE KIT: As soon as we open kit production we will be offering a pre-fabricated one piece cabin, so that no gluing is required to assemble the kit. The cost is estimated at $69,995.00 (less engine and prop package).
2) The "LAW ENFORCEMENT" FULLY ASSEMBLED SCII: For governmental and law enforcement agencies will be completely assembled, test flown, and fully equipped with instruments. Additional options are available for other applications.
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3) The "STAGE BUILDER" FOR THE WEEKEND BUILDER: The kit will eventually be priced to purchase in "stages" so you can pay as you go! All costs and performance specifications will be made available as soon as all numbers are in.
4) The "LSA VERSION": This kit will come with the Rotax 914 and will be a slightly smaller version of the SCII model. We intend the price to be under $100,00.USD, fully finished.... and for U.S. buyers we are working closely with the FAA to include gyroplanes within the ELSA/LSA standard so you can recieve the factory-built gyro. The design is underway and we will post updates on this as soon as we recieve further information.
The price of the SCII kit is $69,995. Engine and prop packages are sold separately dependent on customers choice. The cost of the engine is $36,000 and the prop is $13,000 bringing the total kit cost to approximately $109,995USD. We do not have any breakdown costs on stage building at this time.
The SPORTCOPTER II made its first flight on 09/11/07 and we have been continuing to put it through the paces of "pushing the envelope" type maneuvers, further testing the performance of its capabilities. During the last two years of testing we made the decision to go with a more reliable, higher horsepower aircraft engine, changed the tail design for better performance, as described in more detail below.
Currently we are finishing the testing and readying for full kit production. We are also working on the SCII LSA version w/ Rotax 914. If you are interested in reserving a serial number for this new aircraft please contact us and we will put you on our list. Please watch for updates on this new design!
If you have any further questions, please feel free to give us a call…503-543-7000, and we will be glad to answer them!
WHY WE CHANGED THE TAIL DESIGN
This decision was made after a year of testing with several configurations. Also the cruciform tail seemed to "hunt" at high speeds and this needed to be changed. We are very pleased with the new tail design as it far outperformed the cruciform design and has fixed the stability issues for both pitch and yaw. The horizontal stabilizer has a slightly larger surface than before, and because it is out in cleaner airflow it is not starved during quickly reduced power settings.