Romania's first home built helicopter concept taking shape

Romanian Eduard Popa working on developing the nations first indigenous helicopter



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Aircraft engine is still in testing, as Eduard Popa wants to install an engine own creation. The plane has a length of 4 meters and a wingspan of 5 meters. Weight does not exceed 300 pounds.

With a 40 horsepower motor, the machine will achieve an average cruise speed of 180 km / h and have a flight range of 500 km.

Device structure passed all tests at the National Institute for Aerospace Research (INCAS), being able to fly. The plane has a place, future versions will be two seats and cabin storage.


"It's a device with large bearing surface, so the plane is economical, low.'ll Be an experimental aircraft in two versions. One transmitter, unmanned, special missions, and other entertainment, accessible to everyone. Device will called Dracula-Bat, Bat Dracula ie to support Romanian origins, "explained Eduard Popa.

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