ghibli160-01.html - 2009

Updated: 2012, 24th of January

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Ghibli 160
Ghibli 160
- GHIBLI 160 -
Desert Kit

n. Completed & Flown: 81

- Specification - FRENCH.-Specification - ARAB.
GHIBLI 160 : with the DESERT KIT installed.

The Desert Kit is composed by:
AIR EXTRA FILTERS - EXTRA RADIATOR - COCKPIT COVER -
Internal Fan - SPECIAL DOORS - MAIN ROTOR CANOPY
- AIR INTAKE COVER - CABIN CANOPY -

Technical Data

Classification
- Light Sport Aircraft - LSA - with a MTOW of 700 Kg. - Italy : ULM

Seats
2

Max. Power
167 HP

Standard Rated Horspower @ 4250 RPM
147 HP

Engine
RI 600 S Turbo

STROKE - FUEL TYPE
4 - Unleaded Gasoline

Max Torque @ 3950 RPM
191 ft.lb

Operational RPM ( Calibrate with rotor RPM )
4250

Idle RPM
1750-2000

Bore, inches
4.00

Stroke, inches
3.228

Displacement, cubic inches
162

Compression Ratio
9 : 4.1 HP

Flywheel Rotation ( viewed from above )
Clockwise

Controls
FADEC ( Fully Automotad Digital Electronic Control ) ACIS ( Altitude Compensation Induction System )

Standard Fuel Capacity
64 l
17 U.S. Gallon

Fuel Flow
8 gph Gallon

Fuel Consumption
approx 25.6 lt/h

Recommended Fuel
92 Octane or 100 low lead AV gas ( 100 LL)

Service Ceiling
3000 m - 10,000 feet

Main Rotor Blades
2 Blades - 7,60 m Diam - 25'

Main Rotor RPM
520

Tail Rotor Blades
2 Blades - 120 cm Diam ( 50" 1/4" )

Tail Rotor RPM
2600

Performances

Cruise Speed
160 Km/h - 100 mph - 87 knots

Max Airspeed at sea Level, Standard Day ( VNE )
115 mph- 100 knots - 185 Km/h -

Reduce IAS
- 2 MPH for each 1000 ft. density altitude-

Max. Air Speed in Turbolent Air
75 mph - 65 Knots - 120 Km/h

Max. Sideways, Rearwards Airspeed
20 mph - 17 Knots - 32 Km/h

Endurance min./Max. Hours
2H 30'

Range min. Max. Km
190 Miles - ( 2 H ) 300 - 320 Km

HIGE
2286 m - 7500 ft

Rate of Climb
- 300 m/min - 1000 fpm

HOGE
1828 m - 6000 ft

Weights

Empty Weight
438 Kg - 965 lbs

Equipped Useful Load MTOW
243 Kg - 535 lbs

Gross Weight - MTOWA - Max Weight
680 Kg - 1500 lbs

Maximum Cabin Weight
204 Kg - 450 lbs

Minimum Pilot Weight ( solo operations )
68 Kg - 150 lbs

Max. cabin Weight
425 lbs - 193 Kg

Basic dimensions

Main Rotor Dimeter
7,6 m - 25ft

Tail Rotor Dimeter
1,2 m - 50-1/4 in.

Height Total
2,6 m - 103"

Lenght Nose to Tail
6,7 m - 22'

Length - OVERALL
9 m - 29-1/2 ft approx

Cabin Width
1,1 m - 44 in.

Skid Width
1,8 m - 72 in.

Height
2,6 m - 103 in.

Status
Operative: over 80 units - different models -
Max. per seat weight.
Max. per seat weight to be determinated by PIC ( Pilot In Command ) using availbale Weight & Balance formulas and charts located in Section 6 of Pilot Operating Handbook
Included operations and installed instruments
Rigged, balanced and flight tested 20 hours - EFIS Glass cockpit -
Compass - GPS - Engine's Gauges and Indicators
On REQUEST
Fuel Extra Tank - 100 lt capacity - for single pilot use -
Heating system
Transponder Mode 3A/C -
Spray Kit
Floats Kit
Chart Plotter
- AGRIKIT - - Agricultural Kit specification -
PRICE: 170.000 Euro Ready to flight with Governor
AGRICULTURAL KIT: 15.000 Euro
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Certification
Ghibli is manufactured in accordance to FAR-Part 103 Rules and meet the FAA Part 21.191 (g) rules as Amateur-Built Aircraft
Shipment
One unit in a standard 40' HE Container