The A-B Helicopters A/W 95 is a tiny single-seat open-framework helicopter designed for home-building, based on the Adams-Wilson Hobbycopter of the 1950s.

Specifications (A/W 95, typical)

General Characteristics

• Crew: one pilot
• Length: 15 ft 0 in (4.57 m)
• Main rotor diameter: 19 ft 6 in (5.94 m)
• Height: 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
• Main rotor area: 299 ft² (28 m²)
• Empty: 272 lb (123 kg)
• Loaded: 490 lb (222 kg)
• Maximum takeoff: lb ( kg)
• Powerplant: various - Rotax 583 or similar

Performance

• Maximum speed: 85 mph (136 km/h)
• Range: miles ( km)
• Service ceiling: ft ( m)
• Rate of climb: ft/min ( m/min)
• Main rotor loading: 1.6 lb/ft² (8 kg/m²)
• Power/Mass: varies

Related content

Related development: Adams-Wilson Hobbycopter - Ben Showers Skytwister

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