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Specifications - (These specs are for the first generation AMV-211 and new stats for the upgraded AMV are now being calculated.)
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Length
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20 ft.
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Wing Span
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20 ft.
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Empty Weight
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1,600 lbs.
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Gross Weight
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2300 lbs.
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Fuel Capacity
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80 US gals.
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Useful Load:
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700 lbs.
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Engine:
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Lycoming T53 Turbo Shaft Engine, 900 SHP
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Propeller:
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5 blades graphite/kevlar 94" diameter, ducted
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Performance (projected)
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Rate of climb:
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4,500 ft/min.
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Max. level speed:
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300 mph
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Cruise Speed 60 % power:
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250 mph
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Range:
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600 nautical miles
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Service ceiling:
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25,000 ft.
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AMV-211 Flight Positions
One of the most distinctive features of the AMV-211 VTOL aircraft is the unique way the plane changes positions during the flight process. The graphics below show how the aircraft transitions to different positions so the nose section tilts forward for flying.
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Vertical Take off Position
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Transition position
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Horizontal Wing-Born Flight position
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See great prototype pictures of the AMV-211.
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