Konner K1 Specs, Interior, Cockpit, and Price

Konner K1 Specs, Interior, Cockpit, and Price – The Konner K1 is an ultralight helicopter designed and manufactured by Konner Srl from Amaro, Italy. This helicopter is designed to obey the rules of the European Class 6 microlight helicopter. The helicopter was first introduced to the public in 2013 at AERO in Friedrichshafen, Germany. K1 will be certified in the ultralight category according to EASA CS-27 rules for small helicopter.

Konner K1 Specs

The Konner K1 fuselage is made of carbon fiber which is designed as a single assembly that performs structural, support, containment and aerodynamic functions to ensure correct load distribution and reduce vibration from the engine nacelle. The helicopter propulsion system includes a three-bladed composite main rotor with a diameter of 6.80 m and a two-bladed tail rotor made of composite material. The drive shaft to the tail represents the expression of the high technology applied to Konner K1, which was constructed from carbon fiber so that it does not require intermediary support along the tail boom.

The helicopter has an electric power system called the Hybrid Assistent System (HAS) to help autorotation in the event of a loss of the main engine in flight. It has a skid-type landing gear. The dimensions of the Konner K1 include a length of 6.5 m, a height of 2.31 m, and a width of 1.52 m. The helicopter has an empty weight of 290 kg and a gross weight of 450 kg, and a useful load of 160 kg.

Konner K1 Engine and Performance

The Korner K1 is powered by the Konner TK-250 turboshaft engine which is capable of producing an output power of 250 hp (186 kW). The TK-250 engine has full automatic digital electronic control (FADEC) which only uses three positions, namely stop, idle and fly. The engine has a weight of 50 kg and burns JP-2, JP-4 and diesel or biodiesel fuels. The fuel capacity that can be accommodated by helicopters is 140 liters (37 US gal).

The Korner K1 helicopter can fly at a cruising speed of 213 km/ h and a maximum speed of 250 km/ h. It can cover a range of up to 592 km (320 nmi). The helicopter's service ceiling is 4,600 m (15,000 ft). The helicopter has a climbing rate: 13 m/ s and a disk loading of 12.5 kg/ m2.

Konner K1 Cockpit and Avionics

The Konner K1 cockpit is enclosed with a windshield which provides sufficient visibility. The cockpit is equipped with sophisticated digital instrumentation to display flight information, engines and other helicopter data that is easily seen by pilots. An additional function performed by digital instrumentation is memory storage that is protected from all flight, engine and helicopter data for more than 2000 flight hours. This equipment is easily configured to read information in Anglo-Saxon or international action systems, at the choice of the pilot.

Konner K1 Cabin and Interior

the Konner K1 cabin accommodates two passengers including the pilot in a side-by-side configuration. The cabin has a load for pilots, passengers and luggage is 31 kg. The cabin interior includes two seats that are coated with two types of upholstery that uses fire-resistant materials. First is Supersport, this material is used for operators who like the feeling of entering symbiosis with a machine. Second is Elegance, this material is intended for operators who want strong emotions and performance, along with elegance and comfort.