Thunderbolt - 2 Seater Gyroplane With Removable Fuel Tank
The Thunderbolt, which is the latest tandem seating gyroplane offered by VORAN, is an evolution of the GT and Blazer line. It has a contemporary design, a roomy canopy and configurable engine, instrumentation and finish. It offers comfort to the pilot and passenger. The Thunderbolt comes with customised accessories and engines; the customer can choose the colour and instrumentation. All the systems are designed for easy maintenance. The Thunderbolt represents a significant evolutionary leap over the Blazer, shifting its focus from a standard recreational tandem gyroplane toward a high-performance, long-distance cross-country tourer.
Core Improvements in the Thunderbolt
- Increased Structural Capacity (600 kg MTOW): The Thunderbolt features a reinforced chassis certified for a 600 kg Maximum Take-off Weight compared to 550 kgs for the Blazer, allowing for heavier payloads, more gear, and larger occupants without compromising safety margins.
- Advanced Aerodynamic Profiling: The Thunderbolt features a redesigned, highly streamlined cabin shell and tail section. This reduced drag profile yields a 20 km/h increase in cruising speed and raises the Never Exceed Speed to 185 km/h using the exact same Rotax 915 engine.
- Upgraded Fuel System: The fuel capacity is expanded to an 80-litre tank (up from 72L in the Blazer). Crucially, the Thunderbolt’s tank is engineered to be fully inspectable and removable, dramatically simplifying maintenance, cleaning, and pre-flight safety checks.
- Enhanced Climb Performance: Due to optimized rotor aerodynamics and a more efficient fuselage profile, the Thunderbolt boasts a 7 m/s rate of climb (compared to the Blazer’s 5 m/s), offering superior short-field performance and safer altitude gains in hot-and-high conditions.
- Sleeker Storage Integration: While the Blazer utilizes prominent external 20L side pods, the Thunderbolt transitions to a more aerodynamic, integrated 10L + 10L luggage compartment configuration built cleanly into the fuselage profile to maintain low-drag performance.
Technical Specifications. (* The data provided is for illustrative purposes only. The above offer is for information purposes only)
| Technical Specifications | Details | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Options | Rotax 914 UL Turbo 115 HP | Rotax 915 UL Turbo 140 HP |
| Empty Weight | 295 KG | 310 KG |
| Maximum Take-off Weight | 600 KG | 600 KG |
| Maximum Speed VNE | 185 km/h | 185 km/h |
| Cruise Speed | 150 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Minimum Speed | 35 km/h | - |
| Climbing Rate | 5 m/s | 7 m/s |
| Take-off Roll | 120 m | 100 m |
| Landing Distance | 30 m | 30 m |
| Flight Range | 350 km | - |
| Standard Configuration | Carbon Cabin and Tail Dual pilot passenger control Pneumatic Rotor Trim Hydraulic Brakes Inspectable 80 litre fuel tank Instrument panel for the passenger Pneumatic rotor brake Elica DUC Propeller Seat covers in waterproof fabric Large windshield for the pilot and the passenger Belts 4 points per pilot and passenger Electric light and strobe electrical system Standard Instrument Panel | Carbon Cabin and Tail Dual pilot passenger control Pneumatic Rotor Trim Hydraulic Brakes Inspectable 80 litre fuel tank Instrument panel for the passenger Pneumatic rotor brake Elica DUC Propeller Seat covers in waterproof fabric Large windshield for the pilot and the passenger Belts 4 points per pilot and passenger Electric light and strobe electrical system Standard Instrument Panel |
| Additional Equipment | Metallic paint Navigation lights and strobe lights GPS Navigator Radio Funke ATR833 Transponder Mode S TRT800 Rear dashboard (for Instructor) Double Hydraulic Brake (for Instructor) | Metallic paint Navigation lights and strobe lights GPS Navigator Radio Funke ATR833 Transponder Mode S TRT800 Rear dashboard (for Instructor) Double Hydraulic Brake (for Instructor) |
| Manufactured & Designed | Carpenterie Pagotto | Carpenterie Pagotto |