Heli-Sport has just announced that initial deliveries of their side-by-side two-seat CH-77 Ranabot were made approximately a month ago to customers in their native Italy.  Next deliveries are expected to be to France and the Czech Republic – and Heli-Sport is actively working with the dealers in those countries, who will be responsible for assembly, construction, regulation, adjustment and testing of the CH-77.

Engine options – Rotax 914

Length – 7.05m
Height – 2.35m
Rotor Diameter – 6.28m

Standard fuel – 30 litres
Auxiliary fuel – 34 litres

Max weight – 500kg
Empty weight – 285kg
Payload – 215kg

Cruise Speed – 160 kmh

VNE – 200 kmh

Consumption – 15-18 litres per hour

Jeremy Parkin – HeliHub.com