Barnett J4B explained

J4B
Type:Recreational autogyro
National Origin:United States

The Barnett J4B is a small gyroplane marketed in the United States by Barnett Rotorcraft for homebuilding. Originally flown as the J-3M with an open cockpit and fabric-covered sides, later versions have a fiberglass cockpit pod either partially or fully enclosing the pilot. Apart from the basic J4B, versions available in 2007 included the BRC540 (two seats side-by-side) and J4B2 (two seats in tandem).

Variants

J-3M
  • Original variant with 48.5kW Continental A65 engine.[1]
    J-4M
  • Improved J-3M with 63.5kW Continental C85 engine.
    J4B
  • Single-seat autogyro with 23 ft rotor.
    J4B-2
  • Two-seat variant of the J4B with a 25ft 4in rotor.

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    Notes and References

    1. Taylor 1981, p. 121.

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