Rotorway A600 Talon

The kit helicopter designed for private builders seeking turbine performance

Overview

Rotorway United States ICAO: A600 2007–Present $140,000 (2019)

The Rotorway A600 Talon is a kit-built helicopter developed for the experimental aviation market. It offers turbine-style appearance and improved performance compared with earlier piston kits. The aircraft targets private owners and homebuilders.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
1 × Rotorway RI 600S
Engine type
Piston
Power
168 hp · 125 kW
Avionics
FADEC Glass Cockpit
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
2
Crew
—
Cabin width
3 ft 7 in  ·  1.10 m
Cabin height
—
Cabin length
—
Exterior length
29 ft 6 in  ·  9.00 m
Tail height
6 ft 11 in  ·  2.10 m
Fuselage diameter
3 ft 7 in  ·  1.10 m
Wing span
25 ft 11 in  ·  7.90 m
Baggage volume
—
Gross weight
—
Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
1,650 lb  ·  750 kg
Max landing weight
—
Max payload
600 lb  ·  300 kg
Fuel capacity
20 gal · 100 L · 0 kg (AvGas)
Max cruise speed
87 kt  ·  100 mph  ·  161 km/h
Maximum speed
—
Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
—
Range
164 nm  ·  190 mi  ·  300 km
Fuel burn
9.66 nm/gal  ·  4.73 km/L
Ceiling
11,000 ft  ·  3,400 m
Rate of climb
1,000 ft/min  ·  5 m/s
Takeoff distance
—
Landing distance
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RotorWay A600 Talon

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Operational Context

Rotorway A600 Talon — experimental kit helicopter

Rotorway has produced kit helicopters since the 1960s, focusing on affordable designs for amateur construction. The A600 Talon was introduced in the 2000s as an evolution of earlier models, incorporating aerodynamic refinements and improved mechanical systems. It is sold as a kit requiring owner assembly under experimental regulations.

The helicopter is powered by a proprietary piston engine producing approximately 150 to 170 horsepower. It cruises at about 100 knots (185 km/h) and has a maximum takeoff weight near 1,500 pounds (680 kg). The two-blade main rotor system reflects its light weight and simplicity.

The A600 Talon appeals to private pilots seeking helicopter ownership at lower cost than certified aircraft. While limited to experimental operation, it demonstrates the continued niche market for kit-built rotary-wing aircraft. Rotorway’s designs remain among the most recognizable in the homebuilt helicopter community.

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