Australian Autogyro Skyhook
# Australian Autogyro Skyhook

The Australian Autogyro Skyhook, originally flown as the Minty Skyhook, was a small, single seat autogyro marketed in kit form. Three versions were offered, with differing engines and cabin enclosures.

## Variants

* Mk I - open framework only, Rotax 503 engine
* Mk II - partially enclosed cabin, Volkswagen engine
* Mk III - fully enclosed cabin, Volkswagen engine

## Specifications (Mk III)

General characteristics

* Crew: one pilot
* Length: 3.00 m (10 ft 0 in)
* Height: 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in)
* Empty weight: 172 kg (380 lb)
* Gross weight: 300 kg (660 lb)
* Powerplant: 1 × Volkswagen air-cooled engine , 60 kW (80 hp)
* Main rotor diameter: 7.00 m (23 ft 0 in)
* Main rotor area: 38.5 $m^2$ (414 sq ft)

Performance

* Maximum speed: 160 km/h (100 mph, 87 kn)
* Range: 225 km (140 mi, 120 nmi)
