American Sportscopter
Heli-Eagle Inc
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Founded in 1990 with the dream of achieve light weight and low cost in order to put rotorcraft flight into the hands of most ultralight and helicopters pilots.
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Since 1993 mass production of the parts and components of three models have begun and the helicopters are
being offered in a modular "Quick Build" kits.
1990 :
American Sportscopter Inc is founded in the US by a team of engineers
July, 1993 :
Ultrasport 254
Single-seat ultralight helicopter
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Rotor diameter: 6.4 m
Length: 5.8 m
Height: 2.2 m
Empty Weight: 115 kg
Gross Weight: 239 kg
Engine: 1 Hirth 2703 of 55 hp
Speed: 101 km/h
Endurance: 1.25 hs
Ceiling: 3600 m
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July, 1994 :
Ultrasport 331
Single-seat, a grown version of the 254, home build helicopter
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Rotor diameter: 6.4 m
Length: 5.8 m
Height: 2.2 m
Empty Weight: 150 kg
Gross Weight: 295 kg
Engine: 1 Hirth 2706 of 65 hp
Speed: 105 km/h Max: 167
Endurance: 2.5 hs
Ceiling: 3600 m
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July, 1995 :
Ultrasport 496
two-seat ultralight trainer
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Length: 6 m
Height: 2.2 m
Empty Weight: 225 kg
Gross Weight: 493 kg
Engine: 1 Hirth F30 of 95 hp
Speed: 105 km/h Max: 158
Endurance: 2.25 hs
Ceiling: 3600 m
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Panel View
1997 :
Ultrasport 496 OPV
The Ultrasport 496 has been modified as an Optionally Piloted Vehicle (OPV)
that is, it can be flown either manned or unmanned.
The OPV use the Bell 205/206 series rotor hub.
On January 8, 1998, a team led by Science Applications International
Corporation (SAIC) has been awarded a contract by the US Navy
for its Vigilante vertical take-off and land (VTOL) unmanned air
vehicle (UAV) based on the Ultrasport helicopter kit
For its military role the Vigilante can be
transported on and deployed from frigates and other Navy ships which are
likely to reach the battlespace before aircraft carriers. As a result,
the Vigilante will be able to supplement the mission of the Navy's jet
fighters by providing early reconnaissance and payload capabilities
quickly and cheaply.
As modified for the Navy's use, the Vigilante will carry enough fuel to
allow it to operate for up to 16 hours. Its imagery payload, the Wescam
12DS, has an infrared imaging sensor and a daylight color television
camera
The 496 OPV is shown in comparison with a Bell 212 ( UH-1N )
Contribution: American Sportscopter Inc
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