Vortech Meg-2XH Strap-On explained

The Vortech Meg-2XH Strap-On is an American helicopter that was designed and produced by Vortech of Fallston, Maryland. Now out of production, when it was available the aircraft was supplied as a kit and also in the form of plans for amateur construction. Vortech also supplied rotor blades for the design.^[1]

While listed as available early in 1998, by the end of that year the aircraft was no longer listed on the Vortech website.^{[1] [2]}

Design and development

The Meg-2XH Strap-On was designed to comply with the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles rules, including the category's maximum empty weight of 2540NaN0. The aircraft has a standard empty weight of 1200NaN0. It features a single main rotor, a single fold-up seat and a rudder. The aircraft is supported by a partial frame when on the ground, but take-off and landing are both accomplished by foot and the aircraft is worn like a backpack, hence the name. The helicopter was designed to be powered by a single jet engine producing 370NaN0.^[1]

The aircraft fuselage frame is made from bolted-together aluminum tubing and has a 211NaN1 diameter two-bladed rotor. The aircraft has an empty weight of 1200NaN0 and a gross weight of 4000NaN0, giving a useful load of 2800NaN0. With full fuel of the maximum pilot weight is 2500NaN0.^[1]

The fuel capacity gives the aircraft a range of 350NaN0. It has a top speed of 750NaN0 and a cruise speed of 630NaN0.^[1]

The manufacturer estimated the construction time from the supplied bolt-together assembly kit as 30 hours.^[1]

Operational history

By 1998 the company reported that three kits had been sold, were completed and flying.^[1]

See also

• List of rotorcraft

Notes and References

1. Purdy, Don: AeroCrafter - Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook, Fifth Edition, page 334. BAI Communications, 15 July 1998.
2. Web site: The World of Homebuilt Helicopters. 28 January 2015. Vortech. https://web.archive.org/web/19981205210335/http://www.prismz.com/helio/ . 5 December 1998.