BARNETT J-4B GYROPLANE

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Edited By: Omar Filipović
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Key Takeaways:

  • The Barnett Gyroplane is a single-place, homebuilt aircraft constructed from tubular steel, fiberglass, and aluminum, featuring an enclosed cabin and tricycle gear.
  • Powered by a 65-hp Continental engine with a pusher prop, it boasts performance metrics such as a 90 mph cruise speed, a 700 fpm climb rate, and a 250-mile range.
  • The J3-M and J-4B are two models, with the J-4B featuring a molded fiberglass cockpit nacelle, currently marketed by the company now known as Barnett Rotorcraft.
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STANDARD DATA: Gross wt. 750. Empty wt. 441. Fuel capacity 15. Main rotor length 24′. Length 12’2″. Engine 65-hp Continental. PERFORMANCE: Top mph 115. Cruise mph 90. Climb rate 700. Ceiling 14,000. Takeoff run 200. Landing roll 0-20. Range 250.

The Barnett Gyroplane is a single-place craft constructed of tubular steel, fiberglass, and aluminum. Its pusher prop is powered by a 65-hp Continental engine. The pilot sits inside an enclosed cabin shell. The J3-M differs from the J-4B by replacing the molded fiberglass cockpit nacelle with a flat-sided fabric-covered structure. Both models are fitted with tricycle gear and disc brakes. The company has changed its name to Barnett Rotorcraft and currently markets the J-4B.

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