The 2+2 PAV is the aircraft that Carter is currently building as its next prototype. It is a very capable aircraft, and is being designed to be very versatile. The first prototype will have a 45' diameter rotor and wingspan, with a 300 HP Lycomin IO-540 engine. It will normally operate at 3500 lb max gross weight with a 2000 lb empty weight, but will be able to operate at heavier weights with a rolling takeoff. This engine will provide cruise speeds to an estimated 180 mph at 7,500 ft. After initial flight-testing, Carter plans to upgrade to the 350 HP, twin turbo-charged TIO 540 engine - the turbo version will provide an estimated 210 mph at full power at 7,500 ft, 223 mph at 12,500 ft or 242 mph at 20,000ft. Ultimately, Carter plans to integrate Lycoming's new, multi-fuel, IE2engine when it is available.

Partially Completed PAV Prototype

Several other variants are being designed to use the same basic airframe, while maintaining as many common parts as practical. The lightweight version will have a 34-ft diameter rotor and wingspan, and will utilize a 100 HP Rotax 914 engine. It will have an expected empty weight of around 1000 lbs, and a max gross weight of 1600 lbs. A 200 HP diesel version will have an estimated empty weight of 1200 lbs, and a max gross weight of 2400 lbs. Larger versions will use the 45-ft rotor and wingspan. The first prototype being built, as described above, will be used as a Personal Air Vehicle, while a heavier version with a 5000 lb max gross weight will be used as an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), having an endurance exceeding 24 hours. With a 1200 HP gas turbine engine, the aircraft will have an expected empty weight of 2000 lbs, and will operate at a maximum of 5000 lbs, with a 300 mph cruise speed. For all versions, the aircraft will perform either a vertical take-off or short rolling takeoff, depending on the density altitude, gross weight, and available horsepower.

• Images of 2+2 PAV
• Images of 2+2 PAV Construction
• Animations of 2+2 PAV
   
• Performance Summary for 350 HP TIO-540, 45' Span & Dia
• Performance Spreadsheet- 2400 lb Civilian Diesel, 34' Span & Dia
• Performance Spreadsheet- 3000 lb Military Diesel UAV, 45' Span & Dia
• Performance Spreadsheet- 4500 lb Military Gas Turbine, 45' Span & Dia

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You may place a refundable deposit on this aircraft. Once there are sufficient deposits, this aircraft will be put into production. As part of buying the aircraft, potential purchasers would first learn to fly the aircraft on a modified X-Plane flight simulator at their home, before visiting the manufacturing facility for a factory flight training course, which would vary in length depending on the previous experience of the customer. To ensure safety, potential purchasers will be required to have an autogyro license before finalizing the purchase. The purchaser would then complete a 2 week assembly of their aircraft at the manufacturing facility. To comply with the FAA regulations for kit aircraft, the purchaser would build at least 51% of the aircraft. A trained factory technician will help with up to 49% of the construction. Not included in the required 51% build rule is the engine installation, instrument panel, and interior/exterior finish, which will be completed by the factory. The rotor and propeller will also be manufactured by the factory. To keep costs down, the aircraft would be offered with only a limited number of options - a choice from probably two engines, a standardized avionics package to allow the manufacturer to negotiate the best deals from suppliers, and a unique paint scheme each year, or the option of having the aircraft delivered with primer, only. If you're interested, please visit our Placing an Order page for more information on how to make a deposit.