Tech Specs
The specifications and performance, as well as the price
information listed below, are current as of this writing but
are subject to change.
The weight/power spec in the performance table should
be noted. The rough rule of thumb for helicopter
performance is that a number generated by dividing
the gross weight by the available horsepower being
10 or smaller indicates the possibility of acceptable
performance. This isn’t always true because using a
2-by- 8 plank instead of a well-designed rotor blade would
make the weight/power spec useless. However, look at
the weight/power spec of the Air: 8. 8 pounds/hp. The
specs for the Bell Jet Ranger are 2,998 max gross and
317 shp, and it has a weight/power spec of 9. 5! With the
exception of the XE and XEL, the Mosquito models have
a better weight/power ratio than a loaded Jet Ranger. The
R22 with its engine derated to 131 hp and 1,370 gross
weight gives a weight/power spec of 10. 5 pounds/hp.
Mosquito Helicopters
www.eaa.org/video/eaa.html
Jim Raeder
John Snider, an airline pilot and
mosquito builder, has produced a
video demonstrating the maneuvers
possible with the Mosquito
helicopter. You can purchase his
video at this website.
www.PersonalRotorcraft.com
SPECIFICATIONS
Model Engine
XE 60 hp MZ202
XEL same
XE3 85 hp MZ301
XET 90 hp T62-2A1
Air 60 hp MZ202
Empty/MTOW L/W
298/610 pounds 21’ 7”/5’ 2”
314/585 w/floats same
360/720 same, but no longer ultralight
420/820 same, but no longer ultralight
254/530 20’ 1”/6’ 4” 7’
HT
7’
Rotor (M/T)
19’ 6”/3’ 4”
18’/3’ 4”
PERFORMANCE
VMax/VC Rotor rpm
XE 85/75 mph
XEL 80/65
XE3 95/80
XET 100/80
Air 70/60
(M/T) Fuel Capacity Endurance Wt./Power Kit Price
540/2500 12 gal (not 103) 2. 2 hr 10.2#/hp $29,000
same 5 gal 1 hr 9.8#/hp $30,000
same 12 gal 2.0 hr 8.5#/hp $33,000
590/2670 12 gal 1. 3 hr 9.1#/shp $36,000 w/oEng
540/2500 5 gal 1 hr 8.8#/hp $25,000
