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1999

Aerokopter AK1-3

Aerokopter was established on 14 December 1999 to develop light rotorcraft. It was briefly associated with what, on 3 May 2000, became the separate Aviaimpex design bureau, also active in Ukraine.

AEROKOPTER ZA-6 SAN'KA

TYPE: Two-seat helicopter.

PROGRAMME: First flown in 1999.

CURRENT VERSIONS: ZA-6 - as described.

AK-1: Development - described separately.

CUSTOMERS: Operators include Ukraine AeroClub.

DESIGN FEATURES: Conventional pod-and-boom helicopter with five-blade main rotor and two-blade tail rotor mounted on port side. High agility. Power plan:, fuel tanks and gear box mounted externally, to/ear of crew pod.

FLYING CONTROLS: Manual.

STRUCTURE: Metal and composites.

LANDING GEAR: Twin skids.

POWER PLANT: One 119kW Subaru EJ22 flat-four. Fuel capacity 80 litres.

ACCOMODATION: Two persons, side by side.

AEROKOPTER AK-1

TYPE: Two-seat helicopter.

PROGRAMME: Two-stage development of ZA-6: initially involving one of the latter (registered GL-0478, shown at Manufacturing & Security Exhibition, Kiev, September 2002), designated AK-1-5 (five-blade mam rotor). At the same event, the uncompleted AK-1-3 prototype was shown with the definitive three blade rotor, .starboard side tail rotor and twin vertical fins mounted on horizontal tail surfaces. Marketing agreements are in place with agents in Australia, France, Italy and Spain.

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Aerokopter AK1-3

The Aerocopter company was founded in 1999 by I.V. Polituchy, A.N. Zapishny, and A.I. Polituchy with the purpose of creating a design office for creating and experimentally producing a light helicopter. After conducting marketing research, it was decided to create a light two-seat helicopter with a piston engine and an airborne weight of 650-700kg.

The first experimental helicopter was flown on October 12, 2001. This helicopter was used for many ground and factory tests so that constructional elements could be improved and engineering processes for units and parts could be worked through. The second AK1-3 was flown in July 2003.

Aerokopter AK1-5 Sanka

Aerokopter AK1-5 Sanka was a first our helicopter. Now production of this model is stopped.

Aerokopter AK1-3

Aerokopter AK1-3 is a light helicopter, which can be used for a range of practical purposes:

  • monitoring facilities and territories;
  • search missions;
  • geological exploration, aerial photography;
  • pilot technique learning and air crew training;
  • aerial chemical work;
  • business and pleasure flights;
  • participating in aerial sports competitions.

The design and the price of the AK1-3 make it the most preferable aircraft in its category. The very safe and environmental friendly rotorcraft complies with the FAR 27 Regulations.

The AK1-3 helicopter complies with the requirements of JAR 27 and international noise abatement requirements. The helicopter is equipped with a small diameter rotor and skid-equipped landing gear, which enables it to land on small landing grounds. The empty helicopter weighs 370kg, making it possible to transport it in a small car trailer.

Aerokopter AK1-3CX

The AK1-3CX helicopter is a further development of the basic model and is designed for aerial spraying of crops with chemicals using 1-40 liters per hectare. The helicopter’s general dimensions and construction are similar to those of the basic model. The helicopter is equipped with a unit of quick-detachable equipment for spraying liquid chemicals, including the ULV technique. The unit of equipment consists of two tanks (140 liters each), which are mounted on either side of the cockpit, spray booms with struts, a rotary pump, connection hoses, and a control unit. The whole unit weighs 34kg.

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ZA-6 flight testing, 2001

Technical data for ZA-6

Main rotor diameter: 6.00m, tail rotor diameter: 1.24m, max take-off weight: 750kg, empty weight: 400kg, max level speed: 190km/h, max cruising speed: 140km/h, econ cruising speed: 90km/h, service ceiling: 2100m, range with max fuel 500km

ZA-6 at Aerosvit airshow, 2000

Technical data for AK1-3

Main rotor diameter: 6.84m, length with rotating rotor: 8.09m, height: 2.22m, max take-off weight: 650kg, empty weight: 380kg, max speed: 186km/h, cruising speed at sea level: 160km/h, static ceiling OGE: 1800m, dynamic ceiling: 3000m, normal range: 450km

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TNVD, e-mail, 13.01.2009reply

Please see Russian Forum for more details about AK1-3

http: / /www.reaa.ru /cgi-bin /yabb /YaBB.pl?num=1192483451 /90#90

can, e-mail, 17.11.2008reply

just lovely, it uses the engine of Subaru Impreza whose power output is not more than 200 (s)hp.

Charles Powis, e-mail, 17.09.2008reply

I would be interested in more information leading to construction and distribution on a wide scale in Canada, US, Mexico,

Wallice de la Vega, e-mail, 04.08.2008reply

Hello... we are doing a feature story on the Aerokopter and need a high resolution photo to go with it. Could you send us one, high resolution (300 dpi)?
ALA Magazine is an aviation publication distributed throughout Latin America during the past 13 years.
Thanks!
Wallice de la Vega
Production Manager

Zhou, e-mail, 16.08.2007reply

How come nobody answers my question?

Zhou, e-mail, 09.08.2007reply

Dear Sir,
I am very interested in your product AK1-3 and would like to know its price. Please quote.
By the way, where can I buy it?

naser jahangiri, e-mail, 08.08.2007reply

Dear sir i would like to get rentor lease to own helicopter bell 412 and 210 for two years rent with services.pls let me knowe if passibele

Morgan, e-mail, 22.07.2007reply

How much do they sell for and can they be purchased in Canada?

Anton, e-mail, 17.06.2007reply

How much do they sell for and can they be purchased in Canada?

Bill Anderson, e-mail, 25.05.2007reply

How much do they sell for and can they be purchased in the U.S.

Mark Webb, e-mail, 06.11.2007reply

Since being built,how are these helicopters holding so far?

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