Light attack helicopter VM-4W “Cyborg”: Ukrainian company presents helicopter project
The Ukrainian aviation company Vector has been working on an ultralight helicopter project for several years.
The VM-4 “Bumblebee” is a multi-purpose four-seater helicopter with two piston engines that can be used for various purposes, both military and civilian.
“The project involves specialists with extensive experience in the development of aircraft, including helicopters. Thanks to a deeper study of the design, the helicopter has acquired new consumer properties and technical characteristics,” the company said.
Light attack helicopter VM-4W “Cyborg”, a modification of the helicopter for the navy, border troops, intelligence, and anti-submarine warfare.
For the project, the developers chose Belgian motors from ULPower. Depending on the type of engine, you can use gasoline grades A-95, A-98, A-100.
Characteristics of the VM-4 helicopter ” Bumblebee ” :
- Number of seats – 1+3 people
- Takeoff weight – 1100 kg
- Payload weight – 480 kg
- Cruising speed – 220 km/h
- Maximum speed – 250 km/h
- Motor power – 2×130 = 260 or maximum 2×150 = 300
