Light Helicopters
Rotorway A600 Talon
ICAO: A600
Overview
The Rotorway Exec 162F is a kit-built helicopter designed for amateur construction. Developed for the experimental aviation community, it offered incremental improvements over earlier Rotorway models. The aircraft targets private pilots seeking rotary-wing ownership at lower cost.
Specifications
Units
- Engine
- 1 × Rotorway RI 162F
- Engine type
- Piston
- Power
- 150 hp · 112 kW
- Avionics
- —
- 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
- 24 ft 11 in · 7.60 m
- Baggage volume
- —
- Gross weight
- —
- Empty weight
- —
- Max takeoff weight
- 1,500 lb · 700 kg
- Max landing weight
- —
- Max payload
- 450 lb · 200 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 20 gal · 100 L · 0 kg (AvGas)
- Max cruise speed
- 100 kt · 115 mph · 185 km/h
- Maximum speed
- —
- Cruise speed
- —
- Approach speed
- —
- Range
- 157 nm · 180 mi · 290 km
- Fuel burn
- 9.21 nm/gal · 4.51 km/L
- Ceiling
- 10,000 ft · 3,000 m
- Rate of climb
- 1,000 ft/min · 5 m/s
- Takeoff distance
- —
- Landing distance
- —
Gallery
(/)
tap to zoom
(/)
Operational Context
Rotorway Exec 162F — experimental piston kit helicopter
Rotorway introduced the Exec 162F as an evolution of its earlier Exec series, incorporating aerodynamic refinements and upgraded mechanical systems. Sold as a kit, the helicopter must be assembled by the owner under experimental category regulations. The design reflects Rotorway’s long-standing focus on homebuilt rotary-wing aircraft.
The Exec 162F is powered by a proprietary piston engine producing roughly 150 horsepower. It cruises at around 90 to 100 knots (165 to 185 km/h) and has a maximum takeoff weight near 1,500 pounds (680 kg). The two-blade rotor system emphasizes mechanical simplicity and reduced cost.
While not certified for commercial operations, the Exec 162F provides private owners with hands-on construction experience and operational flexibility. Rotorway’s kit helicopters remain among the most visible in the experimental helicopter segment. The 162F represents a mature stage in the company’s piston-powered lineup.
Sources and references used for research and fact-checking.