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NIKI Rotor Aviation General Info

NIKI Rotor Aviation General Info
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NIKI Rotor Aviation General Info

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Introduction
NIKI Rotor Aviation is a family-owned company and the first manufacturer of gyroplanes in Bulgaria. They focus on delivering ready-to-fly gyroplanes tailored to individual flying preferences, emphasizing safety, comfort, and a unique flying experience. The company values strong business relationships, treating partners like family.

What is a Gyroplane?
Gyroplanes, invented in 1923 by Spanish engineer Juan de la Cierva, are ultralight aircraft that combine the flight characteristics of airplanes and helicopters. They operate on autorotation principles, offering safety and cost-effectiveness. Gyroplanes can fly long distances at low altitudes and speeds, making them versatile and reliable.

Advantages of Gyroplanes
  • Safety and reliability
  • Lightweight and strong carbon construction
  • No maintenance costs
  • Low operational expenses
  • Excellent visibility
  • Military and civilian applications
  • Affordable flying experience
  • Removable doors and folding mast for space optimization


Applications of Gyroplanes
Gyroplanes are used in various fields, including:
  • Aerial reconnaissance and mapping
  • Anti-terrorist operations
  • Border and base protection
  • Search and rescue operations
  • Disaster management
  • Fire detection and monitoring
  • Aerial traffic control
  • Eco monitoring
  • Agricultural activities
  • Recreational and tourist flights


NIKI Gyroplanes Models
1. Lightning
The Lightning model, introduced in 2009, features an innovative design with a tail directly from the propeller axis. It offers a panoramic view, safety, and a unique flying experience. The fuselage and components are made of carbon, providing strength and lightness.

Specifications:
  • Empty Weight: 300 kg
  • Max GTOW: 560 kg
  • Fuel Consumption: 20 l/h
  • Engine: Rotax 912 / 914 UL, 100 hp
  • Cruise Speed: 135 km/h
  • Endurance: 4 hours with 30 min reserve


2. Kallithea
Kallithea offers a spacious cockpit and excellent views, with a carbon fiber construction for flexibility and strength. It includes standard avionics and a custom-designed rotor head.

Specifications:
  • Empty Weight: 300 kg
  • Max GTOW: 560/600 kg
  • Fuel Consumption: 20 l/h
  • Engine: Rotax 912 / 915 iS, 100/141/150 hp
  • Cruise Speed: 140 km/h
  • Endurance: 4 hours with 30 min reserve


3. Cruiser
The Cruiser model combines elegance with a modern design, featuring a carbon engine frame and minimal metal use. It offers extended flight endurance and a spacious cockpit inspired by helicopter design.

Specifications:
  • Empty Weight: 280 kg
  • Max GTOW: 600 kg
  • Fuel Consumption: 20 l/h
  • Engine: Rotax 915 iS / 916 iS, 141/460 hp
  • Cruise Speed: 140-160 km/h
  • Endurance: 5 hours with 30 min reserve


Contact Information
Miglena Kopcheva - Marketing & Business Development
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +359 887 310 005

Nikolay Nikolov - Founder & CEO
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +359 888 939 366
Website: www.nikiaviation.com
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NIKI Rotor Aviation General Info-1

NIKI Rotor Aviation – The Art of Flying

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Who are we? We are family owned company, first and only manufacturer of gyroplanes in Bulgaria. We deliver ready to fly gyroplanes that suite your particular flying preferences. The main priority for our team is your safety, comfort and unique personal experience. We provide opportunities that make your flight one of a kind. We like our partners and treat them as family members, because we believe strong business relations are based on a friendly attitude, know-how and professional expertise. What is gyroplane? Gyroplanes are first invented back in 1923 from the Spanish Engineer Juan de la Cierva....

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What are the advantages of the gyroplane? • Safety and reliability • Light and extremely strong carbon construction • No maintenance costs • Low expanses per hour • Great visibility • Military and civil applications • Affordable flying experience • Removable doors • Folding mast for space

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The applications of the gyroplane Today, these impressive machines are used in dozens of different fields, both civilian and military where autopilot is applicable: • Aerial reconnaissance of areas and roads; • Participation in anti-terrorist operations; • Digital mapping of large and hard-to-reach areas; • Participation in border and base protection; • Participation in search and rescue operations; • Performance of special tasks; • Participation in operational actions for the prevention and elimination of the consequences of disasters, accidents and catastrophes; • Early detection and monitoring...

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NIKI Gyroplanes All our models are united by one common goal - the creation of a gyroplane of high quality and affordable price, which has a unique and recognizable design and provides the customer with an unforgettable flight. NIKI’s gyroplanes are made entirely in the company’s factory in the city of Pravets, having a chassis made of the innovative material carbon, which gives them lightness and extremely high strength. The engines of the Austrian concern Rotax integrated in all models are a guarantee of quality and durability, and the handmade details in the interior and exterior are something...

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Lightning is NIKI’s first tandem model, which first prototype appeared on the market way back in 2009. It is known for its innovative design, where the tail comes directly from the main axis of the propeller. The position of the tail makes Lightning look more elegant and futuristic. It offers safety and breathtaking experience during the flight based of spectacular panoramic view from both seats. It has fully carbon fuselage, landing gear, tails, wheel pants. The control instrument panel together with the 2-tandem seats are also made of carbon. The machine has closed cabin and has two doors which...

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BASIC EQUIPMENT Engine Type - Rotax 912 / 914 UL Aluminum Rotor Blades Composite Propeller Aircraft tires Airspeed Indicator Magnetic Compass Rotor Brakes Fuel - Type Regular Wheels Brakes Fuel System - Dual Carbs/ Fuel Injection (iS Series) Endurance 4 h with 30 min reserve Fuel Tank Capacity - 70 liter Landing Lights Airframe Fuselage - Carbon Electric Starter and Trims Propeller - Composite Rotor Head - Produced by Niki Ltd. Front Glass (transparent) Pre-rotator - 200 – 220 rpm Power Outlet - 12 Volt WARRANTY Full Warranty of the Engine 18 months or 200 hour, whatever comes first Full Warranty...

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Kallithea (from Greek “the best view”) is an elegant gyrocopter with a spacious cockpit and marvelous view. The main instrument panel is made of composite equipped with standard avionics airspeed indicator, variometer, altimeter and magnetic compass. The whole machine and the tail have monocots carbon fiber construction. This gives extra flexibility and power to the whole performance. In this way NIKI ensures lower weight and optimal strength. The rotor head is designed and developed by our team and has very significant technical advantages.

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BASIC EQUIPMENT Engine Type - Rotax 912 / 915 iS / Aluminum Rotor Blades Edge Performance Composite Propeller Aircraft tires Airspeed Indicator Altimeter Variometer Magnetic Compass Rotor Brakes Wheels Brakes Rotor rpm tachometer Landing Lights Electric Starter and Trims Strobe and NAV Lights Front Glass (transparent) Standard Color Fuel - Type Regular Fuel System - Dual Carbs/ Fuel Injection (iS Series) Fuel Tank Capacity - 66 liter Endurance 4 h with 30 min reserve Airframe Fuselage - Carbon Propeller - Composite Rotor Head - Produced by Niki Ltd. Pre-rotator - 200 – 220 rpm Power Outlet -...

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The new Cruiser combines elegant and modern look, simple cockpit design and extremely light construction. The gyroplane has a fully carbon engine frame and almost no metal in the whole structure. Empty weight of the machine is 280 kg and gives the opportunity to install bigger fuel tanks with capacity of 40 liters each. This will give longer flight endurance for app. 5 hours. The cockpit of the gyroplane was inspired by the helicopter design and gives extra space for the passengers and enough space for luggage compartment. People can enjoy the marvelous view and the perfect observatory during...

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BASIC EQUIPMENT Engine Type - Rotax 915 iS / 916 iS Aluminum Rotor Blades Wheels Brakes Electric Starter and Trims Front Glass (transparent) Dual controls Rotor Brakes Airspeed Indicator Fuel - Type Regular Removable Two Side Doors Fuel System - Fuel Injection (iS Series) Endurance 5 h with 30 min reserve Magnetic Compass Fuel Tank Capacity - 80 liter Airframe Fuselage - Carbon iPad 12.9” FlightView EFIS Propeller - Composite Aircraft Tyres Rotor Head - Produced by Niki Ltd. Faux Leather Interior (Basic) Pre-rotator - 200 – 300 rpm Power Outlet - 12 Volt WARRANTY Full Warranty of the Engine 18...

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Miglena Kopcheva Nikolay Nikolov Marketing & Business Development

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