Augusto Cicare helicopter design

2000: CH-2000 & CH-2002

March 2007: Cicare CH-14 Aguilucho A light two-seat tandem helicopter, development began in January 2005 under an Argentine Army request in conjunction with CITEFA, La Plata University and Army Aviation Maintenance Batallion.

Was first revealed Nov 23, 2007 during the Army Aviation Day and is intended to be used in both civilian and military applications.

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2009: Cicare CH-7B ( previously known as CH-6 ) (single place) Rotax 912 ULS 100HP

MTOW: 430 Kg (950 lbs)
OEW: 250 Kg (550 lbs)
Max Speed: VNE 194 Kmh (120 mph)
Cruise: 150 Kmh (94 mph)
Climb: 7 m/s (1380 ft/m)
Service Ceiling: 3500 mts (11500 Ft)
Endurance: 2.5 Hs

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2009: Cicare CH-12 (two place) Subaru EJ25 165 HP (or Lycoming 0-360)

MTOW: 700 Kg (1540 lbs)
OEW: 430 Kg (946 lbs)
Max Speed: VNE 205 Kmh (128 mph)
Cruise: 160 Kmh (100 mph)
Climb: 7 m/s (1380 Ft/m)
Service Ceiling: 3500 mts (11500 Ft)
Endurance: 3 Hs

2010 March 18: The following two models were shown at the EAA Argentina Annual Meeting

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1969 : Flight Simulator Cicare created an airplane flight simulator, the first one built in South America. The Argentinean Ministry of Education and Culture named Augusto as Technical Master. On the same year the English publication Jane’s published an extensive article about all the realizations of this Argentinean helicopter manufacturer.

1976: CH-3 As a result of a contract with the Argentinean Air Force and private managers, Augusto designed and built the prototype of his third helicopter, He adapted an automobile engine to be used in this helicopter. For economical reasons, the Air Force must interrupt the contract and the CH-3 was finished only with personal efforts.

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