Autogyro Mtosport

Single Piston

The AutoGyro MTOsport is a German-built two-seat gyroplane that represents the modern renaissance of rotary-wing sport aviation. Unlike helicopters, gyroplanes use an unpowered rotor for lift (spun by airflow during forward flight) and a conventional pusher propeller for thrust, combining some of the slow-flight characteristics of rotorcraft with the mechanical simplicity and fuel efficiency of fixed-wing aircraft. AutoGyro, founded in 1999 near Hildesheim, has become Europe's leading gyroplane manufacturer, and the MTOsport—introduced in the mid-2000s—quickly became one of its most popular models for private pilots seeking an alternative to traditional light aircraft. Powered by a Rotax 912 piston engine producing 100 horsepower, the MTOsport cruises around 80 knots with a never-exceed speed of 115 knots and can operate from remarkably short strips thanks to its sub-100-meter takeoff roll. The type's low operating costs, open-cockpit visibility, and forgiving flight characteristics have made it a favorite in the European ultralight and sport aviation community, particularly in France where gyroplane flying has seen steady growth. SkyMeter has tracked 14 flights across 1 airframes and 1 operators, covering routes.