Specifications of
the GEN H-4
Kit Manufacturer: Engineering System Co.
Matsumoto, JAPAN
Engine (Four GEN125
engines)
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Type?
Displacement? Output power? Weight?
RPM?
Ignition?
Fuel?
Materials?
Fuel Usage?
TBO?
Starting? |
Two stroke, Two cylinder, air-cooled,
horiz.
opposed
125cc
10 hp per engine (40 hp Total)
6.2 lb / engine
6,800 - 7,500 rpm
CDI
30:1 mixture of unleaded fuel and two stroke oil
Magnesium crankcase, aluminum cylinders
5 gal/hr (total for four engines)
500 hr
Electric start (for each engine) |
Rotors
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Diameter?
RPM?
Pitch?
Materials?
Transmission Gear? Max input power? |
13 feet, 1 inch
800-900 rpm
Fixed
Carbon Kevlar fiber composite, foam core
Integral reduction gear & counter rotating system
80 hp |
Flight Controls
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Roll & pitch? Yaw? Altitude?
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Control bar (travels the entire
rotor head on a gimbal)
Left thumb (electric controlled differential gear)
Throttle lever (operated
with
right thumb)
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Frame
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Shock absorbent structure?
Fuel tank? |
Aluminum pipe landing gear
5 gal (Max. for "Ultra light"
aircraft) |
Performance
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Empty weight?
Max takeoff weight?
Endurance?
Cruising speed?
Ceiling?
VNE? |
155 lb (70
kg)
420 lb (190
kg)
Approx. 60 min. (Depending on payload) 55 mph (100 km/h)
10,000 ft (3,000m) (estimate)
120 mph (200
km/h) |
Safety Devices
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- Four independent
engines for redundancy
- Engine out lights - Emergency landing under full control is possible
on two engines.
- Ballistic parachute provided as an option,
mounted above the mast. |
Possible Future Developments
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- Automatic altitude controller
- Under seat air bags
- Folding structure (for loading inside mini-van/SUV)
- 15 horse power engines (For American Market) |
Retail
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Retail price?
Sold as:
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US $59,500
kit requiring 30-40 hours to assemble
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