Australian Autogyro Skyhook

The Australian Autogyro Skyhook, originally flown as the Minty Skyhook, was a small, single seat autogyro marketed in kit form. Three versions were offered, with differing engines and cabin enclosures.

Skyhook
General information
Type	Recreational autogyro
Manufacturer	Australian Autogyro
Designer	Ted Minty
History
First flight	1978

Variants

• Mk I - open framework only, Rotax 503 engine
• Mk II - partially enclosed cabin, Volkswagen engine
• Mk III - fully enclosed cabin, Volkswagen engine

Specifications (Mk III)

General characteristics

• Crew: one pilot
• Length: 3.00 m (10 ft 0 in)
• Height: 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in)
• Empty weight: 172 kg (380 lb)
• Gross weight: 300 kg (660 lb)
• Powerplant: 1 × Volkswagen air-cooled engine , 60 kW (80 hp)
• Main rotor diameter: 7.00 m (23 ft 0 in)
• Main rotor area: 38.5 m² (414 sq ft)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 160 km/h (100 mph, 87 kn)
• Range: 225 km (140 mi, 120 nmi) ^[1]