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Air & Space 18A
Air & Space 18A
Registration: G-BVWL / SE-HIE
Country of origin: USA
Built: Muncia, Indiana 1966
Manufacturer: Air & Space
Constructor's Number: 23224
Engine: One 180hp Lycoming 0-360-A1D engine
Type: 2 seat gyroplane
Note: Initially marketed as the 'Flymobil' around 68 were built. This one was one of last completed, and was delivered to a Swedish buyer before being sold in Scotland. ... More info
Barnett J4B
Barnett J4B
Registration: G-BWCW
Country of origin: USA
Built: Kit-built Chandlers Ford, UK, 1995
Manufacturer: Barnet
Constructor's Number: G/14-1256
Engine: One 100hp Continental 0.200 engine
Type: Single seat kit-built gyroplane
Note: Assembled from a kit using original Barnett Rotorcraft plans. It was found after 10 years abandoned in long grass at a farm airstrip before restoration by the Helicopter Museum. ... More info
Bensen B.8M Gyrocopter
Bensen B.8M Gyrocopter
Registration: G-BIGP
Country of origin: USA
Built: Assembled by R. Cooper at Shrewsbury from kit supplied by Bensen, 1981
Manufacturer: Bensen Gyroplane Co.
Engine: One McCulloch Model 4318 engine
Type: Single seat light autogyro
Note: The Bensen Gyroplane had its origins in the 'Rotachute' glider developed in 1941 by Raoul Hafner, who became Chief Designer at Bristol Helicopters here at Weston-super-Mare. ... More info
Bensen B.8M Gyrocopter
Bensen B.8M Gyrocopter
Registration: BAPC264
Country of origin: USA
Built: Assembled by K. Brittain at Westbury-on-Trym from kit supplied by Bensen, 1984
Manufacturer: Benson Gyroplane Co.
Engine: One 173cc Victa Pixie two stroke piston engine
Type: Single seat light autogyro
Note: This example of the B.8M never flew as the engine chosen had insufficent power to get airborne. ... More info
Bensen B.8 Gyroboat
Bensen B.8 Gyroboat
Registration: BAPC289
Country of origin: USA
Built: Assembled in Glasgow from kit supplied by Bensen, 1959
Manufacturer: Benson Gyroplane Co.
Engine: Towed
Type: Single seat towed autogyro
Note: The towed gyroboat was developed from the Hafner Rotachute man-carrying gyro glider, developed in the UK in the early 1940s, and the similar Focke Achgelis FA330 towed by German U-Boats during WW2. ... More info
Campbell Cricket
Campbell Cricket
Registration: G-BYMP
Country of origin: UK
Built: Kit-build Newtownwards, UK, 1999
Manufacturer: Campbell Aircraft
Constructor's Number: PFAG/03-1265
Engine: One 75hp Volkswagen 4 piston engine.
Type: Single seat light autogyro
Note: The Cricket was developed in the UK based on the Bensen autogyro. ... More info
Campbell Cricket
Campbell Cricket
Registration: G-AXRA
Country of origin: UK
Built: Membury Berks, UK, 1970
Manufacturer: Campbell Aircraft
Constructor's Number: CA-321A
Engine: One 75hp Volkswagen 4 piston engine.
Type: Single seat light autogyro
Note: 33 Crickets were produced by Campbell Aircraft Ltd. between 1969 and 1971. ... More info
Campbell Cricket
Campbell Cricket
Registration: G-AXVM
Country of origin: UK
Built: Membury Berks, UK, 1970
Manufacturer: Campbell Aircraft
Constructor's Number: CA-329
Engine: One 75hp Volkswagen 4 piston engine.
Type: Single seat light autogyro
Note: 33 Crickets were produced by Campbell Aircraft Ltd. between 1969 and 1971. This one has been modified by its previous owner to resemble the 'Little Nellie' autogyro in the James Bond movie.. ... More info
Campbell Cougar
Campbell Cougar
Registration: G-BAPS
Country of origin: UK
Built: Weston-super-Mare, UK, 1973
Manufacturer: Campbell Aircraft
Constructor's Number: CA-6000
Engine: One 130hp Rolls-Royce/Continental O-240-A flat-four piston engine.
Type: Single / twin seat autogyro
Note: The sole prototype Cougar was built here at Weston-super-Mare. ... More info
Husband Hornet 500 Gyroplane
Husband Hornet 500 Gyroplane
Registration: BAPC 339
Country of origin: UK
Built: Sheffield, UK, 2002
Manufacturer: Richard Husband
Engine: One 65hp Arrow GT500 engine.
Type: Single-seat autogyro
Note: Sole prototype privately developed by engineer Richard Husband. This unsual design has a near vertical jump take-off capability. ... More info
Julian CD Wombat
Julian CD Wombat
Registration: G-WBAT / G-BSID
Country of origin: UK
Built: St. Merryn, Cornwell, UK, 1991
Manufacturer: Chris Julian
Engine: One 62hp Rotax 532-VL2V 2 stroke engine
Type: Single seat light autogyro
Note: Sole prototype of a development of the Bensen autogyro design by UK speedway rider Chris Julian. ... More info
McCulloch J-2
McCulloch J-2
Registration: G-HEKY / G-ORVB /BSP-3 / N4329G
Country of origin: USA
Built: Havasu City, Arizona, USA 1971
Manufacturer: McCulloch
Constructor's Number: 39
Engine: One 180hp Lycoming O-360-A2D piston engine
Type: Two seat enclosed cabin autogyro
Note: 83 were built. This one was used in Bahrain for police duties and is now the only one in the UK. ... More info
Watkinson C.G4
Watkinson C.G4
Registration: BAPC 128
Country of origin: UK
Built: Bexhill, Sussex, UK, 1973
Manufacturer: Herbert Watkinson
Engine: Man-powered
Type: Single-seat man powered autogyro
Note: Sole prototype constructed in an attempt to win the $50,000 Kremer prize for man powered rotary-wing flight. ... More info