EDM Aerotec CoAX 2D/2R
The EDM Aerotec CoAX 2D/2R is a series of German coaxial main rotor helicopters designed and produced by EDM Aerotec of Geisleden. The aircraft is supplied complete and ready-to-fly.
Design and development
The CoAX 2D/2R was originally known as the FLIP 2 and is a derivative of the FLIP 1, a conventional helicopter with a main and tail rotor.The CoAX 2D/2R was designed to comply with the European Class 6 microlight helicopter rules, including the category's maximum takeoff weight of. Design testing commenced in 2012. The newest version of the helicopter, CoAX 600 has an increased maximum takeoff weight of 600kg. This is aligned with the changes in the German regulations for ultralight rotorcraft.
The design features dual coaxial main rotors, a two-seats-in side-by-side configuration enclosed cockpit and skid landing gear with ground handling wheels. The two variants use different power plants.
The aircraft fuselage is made from composites. Its dual composite two-bladed main rotors have a diameter of. The aircraft has a typical empty weight of and a gross weight of, giving a useful load of. With full fuel of the payload for the pilot, passengers and baggage is.
Variants
;CoAX 600;CoAX 2D
;CoAX 2R
;CoAX 600 UAS