HORNET AW (Aerial Work)



Aircraft Specifications
Aircraft HORNET AW
Type Non-rigid, non-EQ, hybrid buoyant aircraft
Certification FAA P-8110-2
Volume 22,000 cubic feet, 622 cubic metres
Length 100 feet, 30.5 metres
Diameter 20 feet, 6.1 metres
Ballonet volume Maximum 20% of envelope
Max. T/O weight 2820 lb, 1280 kg
Heaviness 56% MTOW, 1587 lb
Buoyant lift 1235 lb, 560 kg
Disposable load 941 lb, 427 kg
Wing span 30.2 ft, 9.2 metres
Wing chord 4.1 feet, 1.25 metres
Vector angle 0o to +45o thrustline
Engines 4 x AE100R twin rotor
Power 4 x 100 BHP, 4 x 75 kW
Airspeed max. 81 knots, 150 kph
Altitude max. 7000 ft, 2135 metres
Range 200 n.miles, 370 km



HORNET AW (Aerial Work)

The AW has been specifically designed to fulfill the needs of Electronic News Gathering (ENG) organisations. It will supplant twin engined helicopters at about one half of the acquisition and operating costs.

Operating and flight crews will enjoy the roomy comfort of the gondola, in which there is much opportunity for customising the interior design. Almost any permutation of interior design will be considered by AHA.

The HORNET AW combines V/STOL operation with the capability to "hover" at very low forward speeds. This is accomplished by utilising its vectoring winglets, which may be raised to an angle of +45o for slow flight.

Daylight banners may be affixed to the sides of the envelope for the purposes of promotions and advertising. Electronic (fibre-optic) sign sytems may also be incorporated, but these will offset other operational payloads.


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