Magni M-18 Spartan: Difference between revisions

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous edit
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
No edit summary
 
(10 intermediate revisions by 10 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Short description|Italian autogyro}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2022}}
{{Use British English|date=January 2022}}
<!-- This article is a part of [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Aircraft]]. Please see [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Aircraft/page content]] for recommended layout. -->
<!-- This article is a part of [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Aircraft]]. Please see [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Aircraft/page content]] for recommended layout. -->
{|{{Infobox Aircraft Begin
{|{{Infobox aircraft begin
| name=M-18 Spartan
| name=M-18 Spartan
| image=
| image=
| caption=
| caption=
}}{{Infobox Aircraft Type
}}{{Infobox aircraft type
| type=[[Autogyro]]
| type=[[Autogyro]]
| national origin=[[Italy]]
| national origin=[[Italy]]
Line 17: Line 20:
| produced= <!--years in production-->
| produced= <!--years in production-->
| number built=
| number built=
| program cost= <!--Total program cost-->
| unit cost= [[Euro|€]]25,000 (assembled, 2011)
| developed from=
| developed from=
| variants with their own articles=
| variants with their own articles=
}}
}}
|}
|}
The '''Magni M-18 Spartan''' is an [[Italy|Italian]] [[autogyro]], that was designed and produced by [[Magni Gyro]] srl of [[Besnate]]. The aircraft was supplied as a kit for [[Homebuilt aircraft|amateur construction]] or as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft<ref name="WDLA11">Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: ''World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12'', page 183. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X</ref>
The '''Magni M-18 Spartan''' is an Italian [[autogyro]], that was designed and produced by [[Magni Gyro]] srl of [[Besnate]]. The aircraft was supplied as a kit for [[Homebuilt aircraft|amateur construction]] or as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft<ref name="WDLA11">Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: ''World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12'', page 183. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X</ref>


While listed as in production in 2011, by 2013 the M-18 Spartan was no longer advertised by Magni Gyro as part of their product line.<ref name="WDLA11" /><ref name="Magni">{{cite web|url = http://www.magnigyro.it/inglese/prodotti.htm|title = Magni’s gyroplanes|accessdate = 6 January 2013|last = Magni Gyro|date = n.d.}}</ref>
While listed as in production in 2011, by 2013 the M-18 Spartan was no longer advertised by Magni Gyro as part of their product line.<ref name="WDLA11" /><ref name="Magni">{{cite web|url = http://www.magnigyro.it/inglese/prodotti.htm|title = Magni's gyroplanes|accessdate = 6 January 2013|last = Magni Gyro|date = n.d.|archive-url = http://arquivo.pt/wayback/20090717001016/http%3A//www.magnigyro.it/inglese/prodotti.htm|archive-date = 17 July 2009|url-status = dead}}</ref>


==Design and development==
==Design and development==
The M-18 was the smallest autogyro offered by the company. It features a single main rotor, a single-seat open cockpit with a windshield, [[tricycle landing gear]] with [[wheel pants]] and a twin cylinder, air-cooled, [[two-stroke]], [[dual-ignition]] {{convert|64|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Rotax 582]] engine in [[pusher configuration]].<ref name="WDLA11" />
The M-18 was the smallest autogyro offered by the company. It features a single main rotor, a single-seat open cockpit with a windshield, [[tricycle landing gear]] with [[wheel pants]] and a twin cylinder, air-cooled, [[two-stroke]], [[dual-ignition]] {{convert|64|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Rotax 582]] engine in [[pusher configuration]].<ref name="WDLA11" />


The aircraft [[fuselage]] is made from [[TIG-welded]] [[4130 steel]] tubing, while the [[cockpit fairing]] is [[fibreglass]]. Its {{convert|7.30|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} diameter rotor has a chord of {{convert|22|cm|in|1|abbr=on}}. The propeller is a three-bladed [[carbon fibre]], ground adjustable type. The supplied fuel tank holds {{convert|35|l}}. The aircraft has an empty weight of {{convert|167|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} and a gross weight of {{convert|300|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}, giving a useful load of {{convert|133|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}.<ref name="WDLA11" />
The aircraft [[fuselage]] is made from [[TIG-welded]] [[4130 steel]] tubing, while the [[cockpit fairing]] is [[fibreglass]]. Its {{convert|7.30|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} diameter rotor has a chord of {{convert|22|cm|in|1|abbr=on}}. The propeller is a three-bladed [[carbon fibre]], ground adjustable type. The supplied fuel tank holds {{convert|35|L}}. The aircraft has an empty weight of {{convert|167|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} and a gross weight of {{convert|300|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}, giving a useful load of {{convert|133|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}.<ref name="WDLA11" />
<!-- ==Operational history== -->
<!-- ==Operational history== -->
<!-- ==Variants== -->
<!-- ==Variants== -->
Line 66: Line 67:
|gross weight lb=
|gross weight lb=
|gross weight note=
|gross weight note=
|fuel capacity={{convert|35|l}}
|fuel capacity={{convert|35|L}}
|more general=
|more general=
<!--
<!--
Line 139: Line 140:
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}


<!-- ==External links== -->
{{Magni aircraft}}
{{Magni aircraft}}
{{Portal bar|Italy|Companies|Aviation}}


[[Category:Italian sport aircraft 2000–2009]]
[[Category:2000s Italian sport aircraft]]
[[Category:Autogyros]]
[[Category:Single-engined pusher autogyros]]
[[Category:Single-engined pusher aircraft]]
[[Category:Magni aircraft]]

Latest revision as of 17:30, 30 January 2023

M-18 Spartan
Role Autogyro
National origin Italy
Manufacturer Magni Gyro srl
Status Production completed (2013)

The Magni M-18 Spartan is an Italian autogyro, that was designed and produced by Magni Gyro srl of Besnate. The aircraft was supplied as a kit for amateur construction or as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft[1]

While listed as in production in 2011, by 2013 the M-18 Spartan was no longer advertised by Magni Gyro as part of their product line.[1][2]

Design and development[edit]

The M-18 was the smallest autogyro offered by the company. It features a single main rotor, a single-seat open cockpit with a windshield, tricycle landing gear with wheel pants and a twin cylinder, air-cooled, two-stroke, dual-ignition 64 hp (48 kW) Rotax 582 engine in pusher configuration.[1]

The aircraft fuselage is made from TIG-welded 4130 steel tubing, while the cockpit fairing is fibreglass. Its 7.30 m (24.0 ft) diameter rotor has a chord of 22 cm (8.7 in). The propeller is a three-bladed carbon fibre, ground adjustable type. The supplied fuel tank holds 35 litres (7.7 imp gal; 9.2 US gal). The aircraft has an empty weight of 167 kg (368 lb) and a gross weight of 300 kg (661 lb), giving a useful load of 133 kg (293 lb).[1]

Specifications (M-18 Spartan)[edit]

Data from Bayerl[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Empty weight: 167 kg (368 lb)
  • Gross weight: 300 kg (661 lb)
  • Fuel capacity: 35 litres (7.7 imp gal; 9.2 US gal)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 582 twin cylinder, liquid-cooled, two stroke aircraft engine, 48 kW (64 hp)
  • Main rotor diameter: 7.30 m (23 ft 11 in)
  • Propellers: 3-bladed carbon fibre, ground adjustable

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 168 km/h (104 mph, 91 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 112 km/h (70 mph, 60 kn)
  • Rate of climb: 3.5 m/s (690 ft/min)


References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 183. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. ^ Magni Gyro (n.d.). "Magni's gyroplanes". Archived from the original on 17 July 2009. Retrieved 6 January 2013.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Magni_M-18_Spartan&oldid=1136505703"