The M16C is a 2-seat tandem Gyroplane.  It is ideal both as a touring Gyroplane and a trainer Gyroplane as it has flying controls available from both seats.  The pilot sits in the front seat and the passenger (or instructor) sits in the rear seat.

The M16C Gyroplane has the longest pedigree of any factory built Gyroplane, anywhere in the world.  It's predecessor, the VPM M16 Tandem trainer dates back almost 20 years.  This means that the model available today has had all the quirks and tweaks of development of any new product all removed.

It has the following specification:

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION    Empty Weight: 285kg   Maximum all up weight (MAUW): 500kg   PERFORMANCE    Maximum speed: 100mph  Cruising speed: 90mph  Maximum height: 10,500ft   Take off distance: 30-70m  Landing distance: 0-30m   Rate of climb at MAUW: 625fpm  Tank capacity: 71lts   Usable fuel: 69lts   DIMENSIONS    Rotor diameter: 8.53m / 28ft   Propeller diameter: 1.7m  Width: 1.8m   Length: 4.7m   Height: 2.7m  The M16C is powered by the Rotax 914 Turbo engine. Ex Factory base price : 58,600 Euro See options, colours and full pricelist