Sweden’s Savback Helicopters and Italy’s GHT are working together on a new product that they say will “excite the worlds of ultralight aircraft ownership and flying training”. The family-owned companies are re-imagining the concept of the ultralight helicopter.
Equipped with full-authority digital engine control (FADEC), a system unique in its class, the new ultralight delivers turboshaft efficiency and reliability alongside performance including speed in excess of 100 knots (185km/h) and a 255 nautical mile (472km) range. Competitively priced among high-end, turbine-engined ultralight helicopters, the aircraft will be available to buy soon.
“Thanks to the collaboration with the Savback Helicopter Team, this new model has changed its Look and Design. Modifications have been made to the fuselage before, obtaining excellent visual and aerodynamic results, given the results obtained both in the wind tunnel and in flight tests. Changes have also been made to the interior design using the highest quality finishes, to create a very elegant and efficient cockpit,” said GHT Founder and owner Grillo Claudio.
“The new model is a step-forward for next generation, easy and quick, personal and private mobility helicopters, our re-imagined vision will provide a next-generation experience that brings freedom of movement, security, low cost, high reliability and low consumption rate,” said Michael Savbäck, Founder and Head of Sales, Savback Helicopters AB.