A600 Talon

Released in 2008, the A600 Talon is the latest in the long line of RotorWay helicopters, and offers advanced technology and design, to deliver extraordinary rotary wing flight.

The A600 Talon is an ideal helicopter for those wanting a recreational helicopter without the expenses of an equivalent two-seat certified helicopter.  The Talon has a number of features which provide an exceptional degree of safety, flying enjoyment and comfort.

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A600 Talon Features & Safety Improvements

Next Generation FADEC

Shaft Driven Tail Rotor

Electric Clutch

Light Weight Billet Machined Cog Belt Drive with Spring Tensioner

Rotor RPM Governor (Optional)

Glass Cockpit - HSI, CDI, GPS, TAWS, etc

Low RPM Warning System

Safer, Stronger, Wider, Higher Landing Gear

Electric Water Pump

External Battery Connection

Kevlar Skid Shoes

Inertia Reel Seat Belts

Fuel Tank Drain

Reinforced Tail Boom with Cherry Max Rivets

Lighter, More Powerful Battery

Leather Interior

A600 Talon Specifications

Powerplant Standard

RI 600N Liquid Cooled / 4-Stroke

Maximum Gross Weight

680 kg / 1500 lbs

Basic Empty Weight

442 kg / 975 lbs

Equipped Useful Load

238 kg / 525 lbs

Seats

2

Fuel Capacity

64 litres / 17 US Gallons (86 litres with Aux Fuel Tank fitted)

Fuel Requirements

Minimum 92 Octane (Premium Unleaded) / 100 Low Lead Avgas (100LL)

Rotor RPM

520 (at 100%)

Tail Rotor RPM

2600 (at 100%)

A600 Talon Performance

Rate of Climb

1000 feet per minute

Hover In Ground Effect (HIGE)

6000 feet

Hover Out Of Ground Effect (HOGE)

4000 feet

Service Ceiling

10,000 feet

Fuel Flow

34 Litres/hr (8 US Gallons/hr)

Normal Cruise

161 km/h (87 knots) Indicated Airspeed

Maximum airspeed

185 km/h (100 knots) Indicated Airspeed

RI600N Engine Specifications

Standard Rated Horsepower

147HP

Torque at 4250 RPM

185 ft lb

Max Torque at 3950 RPM

191 ft lb

Operational RPM

4250 (Calibrated with 100% Rotor RPM)

Idle RPM

1750-2000

Bore

4 Inches

Stroke

3.228 Inches

Displacement

162 Cubic Inches

Compression Ratio

9.4:1