ARC Aerosystems

Role Autogyro
National origin UK
Number built 6?

ARC Aerosystems is a British consortium that intends to produce modern CAA-certified VTOL autogyros for commercial use. They have a prototype under test, the Pegasus VTOL-Tech, which they state is scheduled to go into production in 2026. ARC have plans for two other larger gyroplanes, the Linx P3 3-seater, and the Linx P9, a large winged gyroplane.

History

The Avian Gyroplane which is the inspiration for ARC's designs

In 2023, ARC Aerosystems acquired the intellectual property, all rights and type certification of the Avian Gyroplane (also called the "Pegasus" which had previously obtained FAA certification), including the last remaining flying example. ARC Aerosystems later designed and produced the Pegasus VTOL Tec, a modern a two-seat, single-engine autogyro, closely modelled on the Avian Gyroplane, but with VTOL capacity. Prototypes were built and, on 13th November 2023, ARC Aerosystems announced the start of test flights at its facilities in Cranfield (to gain CAA certification). In 2024, ARC announced an order for five Pegasus VTOL aircraft, to be delivered in 2026.

See also

References

  1. ^ Note: Autogyros are also known as "gyrocopters" and "gyroplanes".
  2. ^ Pegaus VTOL [1]
  3. ^ Perry, Dominic (May 2023). "The Linx effect". Flight International. 200 (5781): 42.
  4. ^ AAM report [2]
  5. ^ Note: ARC have reported that these purchasers are existing ARC investors. Because of their advanced "Jump VTOL" technology, ARC VTOL autogtros are expected to cost more than twice the price of equivalent standard autogyros, such as the AutoGyro Calidus or the AutoGyro Cavalon.