Ultrasport 496

The Ultrasport 496 was designed to meet the FAA regulations as an amateur built kit (FAA 21.191 (g)). Since July 1995, it has under gone complete flight trials and features a powerful 115 HP engine replacing the 65hp powerplant in the single seaters.
The aircraft includes dual controls as standard equipment.

Model	496
Engine option 1	105hp Hirth H30 Electric Start, Dual Carb Dual CDI (optional Electronic Fuel Injection)
Engine option 2	Turbine in Development
Transmission	12 to 1 Two Stage
Endurance	60 Litre Fuel Tank 2.25 Hours
Ceiling	12,000 feet
H.O.G.E	10,800 feet
H.I.G.E	7,000 feet
Rotor Blades	FAA Certified infinite life composite blades
Main Rotor Blades	23' dia 6" Chord
Tail Rotor Blades	2.6' dia 2" Chord
Min. Speed	Hover
Length (Cabin)	53" (1346mm)
Maximum Width (Cabin)	48" (1220mm)
Maximum Height (Cabin)	59" (1500mm)
Cruise	65mp/h (105km/h)
Top Speed	104mp/h (167km/h)
Empty Weight	395 lbs. (245 kg)
Useful Load	480 lbs. (268 kg)
Gross Weight	875 lbs. (514 kg)
Width	8 feet (2438 mm)
Height	7' 10" (2388 mm)
Length	19' 9" (6020 mm)

Options Available: Conventional cyclic controls, floats, Baricentric cargo hook
All Ultrasport helicopters are made up of composite body, composite main rotor and shrouded main rotor blades with swept tip for low noise electric start system. Due to continuous improvement, specifications of the ultrasport helicopters are subject to change without notice.
(*FAA restrictions for ultralights). The ultrasport 496 meets the FAA Regulation as an Ultralight Trainer.