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China develops autogiro

Xinhua,February 11, 2018 Adjust font size:

ZHENGZHOU, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- The first China-made autogiro has been approved by civil aviation authorities.

The two-seat aircraft was developed by Sun Hawk (Henan) Aviation Industry Co., Ltd. in Zhengzhou, capital of Henan Province.

With a maximum takeoff weight of 480 kg, the 5.08-meter aircraft can fly nonstop for as far as 600 km at a maximum speed of 165 km per hour.

The aircraft can be used in various fields, including protection of farmland and forests, police patrols, aerial photography and rescue. Enditem