Privately owned Ukrainian helicopter manufacturer Aerocopter has developed a two-seat helicopter called the AK-1. The Subaru EJ-25-powered aircraft runs on petrol and has a take-off weight of 650kg (1,430lb) and empty weight of 370kg. The AK-1 is being evaluated by Ukraine's Road Police, but is also aimed at the pipeline patrol, surveillance, search and rescue and training aircraft markets. The AK-1 is offered fully assembled or as a kit, priced at €100,000 ($124,000) and €75,000, respectively.
Source: Flight International
