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RAF 2000 GTX-SE autogyro operating in Australia

Incorporated in 1987, Rotary Air Force employs 16 people. In May 2001, RAF announced that it would be expanding its activities into commercial applications, including agricultural spraying and paramilitary functions.

RAF 2000

TYPE: Two-seat autogyro kitbuilt.

PROGRAMME: Introduced 1990; conforms to 51 per cent homebuilt rules.

CURRENT VERSIONS:

  • 2000 STD-SE: Basic version, as described.
  • 2000 GTX-SE: Top-of-range model; kit includes carbureted version of engine, rotor brake, heater, dual controls and adjustable pitch and roll trim assembly.
  • 2000 GTX-SE FI: Fuel-injected version of GTX.

CUSTOMERS: RAF autogyros sold in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Mexico, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Russia, Serbia & Montenegro, South Africa, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, UK and USA. At least 500 believed completed and flown by end 2002. 88 current on Canadian register in 2002.

COSTS: 2000 STD-SF kit price US$20,615, including Subaru engine (carb version); 2000 GTX-SE US$22,500, including carburated Subaru; 2000 GTX-SE FI US$25,500, including fuel-injected Subaru (all 2003).

DESIGN FEATURES: Conventional autogyro. Suitable for training, crop-spraying, power line inspection, predator control, stock mustering and aerial photography. Quoted build time 150-250 hours.

STRUCTURE: Composites RAF rotor blade features 6061-T6 aluminium spar and foam filler. Patented 5x10cm folding (two-part) rotor mast, rubber mast bushing and adjustable CG. Removable doors.

LANDING GEAR: Tricycle configuration; fixed; optional speed fairings.

POWER PLANT: One 97kW Subaru EJ22 16-valve four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine driving a ground-adjustable three-blade Warp Drive composites propeller through RAF cog belt reduction gear, ratio 2.10:1. Fuel capacity 87 litres of premium unleaded Mogas, of which 79 litres are usable. Optional capacity 95 litres, of which 87 litres usable. Fuel consumption carburated version 20.1 litres/h, injected version 18.2 litres/h, both at 80% power.

ACCOMMODATION: Pilot and passenger side by side in enclosed cabin. Can be flown with doors removed.

SYSTEMS: 35A alternator, electric starter.

EQUIPMENT: Agricultural version has 114 litre tank, moulded to fit into back and bottom of cabin enclosure, supplying a 24-nozzle spraybar fitted behind and below the engine. Spray width 6.7 to 7.3m.

Jane's All the World's Aircraft, 2004-2005

Technical data for RAF-2000 STD-SE

Rotor diameter: 9.14m, fuselage length: 4.11m, height overall: 2.50m, propeller diameter: 1.73m, max. take-off weight: 698kg, empty weight: 345kg, max operating speed: 161km/h, cruising speed: 113km/h, min flying speed: 32-48km/h, service ceiling: 3,050m, take-off run: 23-107m, landing run: 3m, range with max fuel: 450km

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Stan Zinger, e-mail, 27.07.2009reply

Can I please get the e-mail address for some tech help at the factory
Regards
Stan

Stan Zinger, e-mail, 27.07.2009reply

Can you please tell me the torque settings for the rotor Blades..the straps that hold the hub to the blades are AN 5 and AN 6
Thanks
Stan

flymo@ymail.com, e-mail, 08.02.2009reply

Greetings, and good luck with the RAF2000. Looks like your version has a horizontal stabiliser (at last) - which closely resembles the one developed by Alan Loughrey for Paul Bruty in Ballarat. If so, that is a good stab.

ken, e-mail, 09.01.2009reply

Hi, I'd like to import some this kind gyrocopters, first order could be 10, could you please contact me as soon as possible when you see my message, thank you.

wolfe, e-mail, 17.11.2008reply

any used ones out there Brian in sooke canada floats?

bonnie, e-mail, 11.11.2008reply

hi i think that your helecopter is better then my ass

roland schulz, e-mail, 29.10.2008reply

Como puedo volar en un autogiro. Existen en Chile...? Quien imparte clases para aprender a volar y en cuanto tiempo...? Cual es el costo de las horas de clases y donde...?
Saludos.

Hugh Demos, e-mail, 13.10.2008reply

this craft has a very bad floor it chops its tail off within moments of approaching vnr.Lost my brother in one. i feel the cockpit needs to be modified with a type of carbon casing and the fuel tank needs huge reinforcing changes.

MARCELO, e-mail, 20.06.2008reply

¿Tiene este tipo de autogiros el sistema de despegue al salto, o està prevista su incorporacion?
me gustaria saber cual es su precio en el mercado, un saludo

bonnie, e-mail, 17.04.2008reply

needs war photos!!!!!!!

Miguel Jose Rodriguez Rey, e-mail, 04.04.2008reply

Interested in your gyros. How to contact??

Chris Thomas, e-mail, 12.03.2008reply

Sir

We are holding a helimeet in Eastleigh on the 3rd August to commemorate the maiden flight of the Cierva Skeeter, which went on to become the first helicopter to enter Uk service with the Army Air Corps.

In view of the autogiro links with Cierva, it occured to me that you may like to be present.

If you would like more information, please contact me

Svetlana, e-mail, 20.02.2008reply

Hello, I'm from Belarus, would like to buy GTX-SE FI. What price will be and whom to contact?
thanks, Svetlana

HENRYK ŒWIRSKI, e-mail, 02.01.2008reply

Please send more info:price agricultural version I am from Poland

umar saidu, e-mail, 21.12.2007reply

ooooooooooooh iso much like this stuff some day i may like to buy this product

suoqi, e-mail, 16.11.2007reply

I want to buy,but i'm in china.who can help me to buy it?
thanks.

Dan Mullen, e-mail, 30.10.2007reply

Where would the nearest raf 2000 be to Nova Scotia Canada. I would like to take a flight as passenger. I would love to have one of these in my back yard!
Dan

vladimir buldin, e-mail, 08.09.2007reply

I am from RUSSIA siti SYKTYVKAR.2000 STD-SE,how much ? tanks
Vladimir

gerhard louw, e-mail, 21.04.2007reply

Landed price for GTX-F1 PLEASE could you forward spec's and amo support.

LEN Miller, e-mail, 02.04.2007reply

Would there be any near Vancouver?

Would like to see one . .

LM

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