| Eye | |
|---|---|
| Role | Military and police autogyro |
| National origin | Austria |
| Manufacturer | Trixy Aviation Products |
| Produced | 100+[1] |
| Developed from | Trixy G 4-2 R |
The Trixy Eye is an Austrian tandem-seat autogyro designed and built by Trixy Aviation Products intended for police and military operators for the observation and reconnaissance roles.[1][2]
The Eye was developed from the Trixy G 4-2 R. It features a single main rotor, tricycle landing gear with wheel pants, a tail caster, 2 LED landing lights and 2 LED navigation and strobe lights on the cabin sides, a 152 hp (113 kW) Trixy 912 Ti or Rotax 912ULS engine in pusher configuration, and a pedal actuated main rotor pre-rotator to reduce the takeoff roll. An optionally heated cabin with removable canopy glass, UV-protected canopy and windshield and a defroster fan built into the instruments panel provide climate control.[1][2]
The aircraft's fuel and electrical system are redundant and alternative battery and mechanical instruments are provided. Fuel is stored in two M.E.Rin anti-explosion tanks. The rear seat can be fitted with simplified controls to emergency use and Kevlar armour is optional.[1][2]
An auxiliary fuel tank or a parachute drop box may be optionally installed under the cabin.[1][2]
The Trixy Eye can carry up to 25 kg (55 lb) in sensors and cameras, as the mount is close to the center of gravity.[1][2]
Data from ,[2] the About sheet cites a Trixy 912 TI engine and a 8,6m rotor but the technical data sheets especially notes that maximum speed, stall speed, service ceiling, rate of climb, take-off run and landing run are recorded with a Rotax 912ULS engine and a 8,4m rotor.
General characteristics
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