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Dimensions
Rotoway Exec 162F helicopters are 29 feet, 6 inches long overall and 22 feet long from the nose to the tail. This aircraft is 8 feet tall. The main rotor for an Exec 162F is 25 feet in diameter and the tail rotor is 4 feet, 2.25 inches in diameter. This model has a 5-foot, 5-inch skid width (the distance between the two feet of the helicopter). The width of the cabin is 3 feet, 8 inches, comfortably accommodating pilots up to 6 feet, 4 inches tall.
Engine
A Rotorway Exec 152F utilizes a four-stroke, Rotorway International motor with four cylinders and a fully-automated digital electronic control system. The displacement of this engine is 162 cubic inches. Maximum torque for this model is 191 foot-pounds at 3,950 rpm. At 4,250 rpm, this engine produces 150 hp and 185 foot-pounds of torque. This engine has cooling systems that use water and oil. The motor has a dry weight of 187 lbs. and a fuel tank that contains up to 17 gallons of liquid.
Weights and Capabilities
The Rotorway Exec 162F has an empty weight of 975 lbs. and a gross weight of 1,500 lbs. This model has a passenger and pilot load weighing 425 lbs. and an equipped useful load of 525 lbs. The cockpit features seats for the pilot and one additional passenger. An Exec 162F has a normal cruising speed of 95 mph and a maximum indicated air speed of 115 mph. The helicopter climbs at a rate of 1000 feet per minute and a service ceiling of 10,000 feet. With a full tank of fuel, this model has a range of 180 miles.
Features
Rotorway Exec 162 features a complete set of instructional videos and manuals that help owners with the construction and maintenance of the helicopter. The cockpit includes seat belts, a windscreen and skid fairings. This model has collective, cyclic and directional controls. An Exec 162 has flight and engine instrument panels with a digital display monitor and a rotor tachometer. The chassis features a 4130, chrome moly airframe with landing gear and a stainless steel exhaust system.