Rotorvox GGC GmbH
Rotorvox C2A
Rotorvox C2A is a two‑seat coaxial‑rotor gyroplane produced by the German specialist Rotorvox GGC GmbH. The company, founded in 2008 in Cologne, entered the rotor‑craft market to provide a modern, low‑cost alternative to conventional helicopters for training, patrol and short‑range transport. Development of the C2A began in 2012, with the first prototype rolling out in late 2014 and achieving its maiden flight in April 2015. After a rigorous certification programme under EASA CS‑22, series production started in 2017 and the type quickly gained acceptance with flight schools across Europe.
Key features of the C2A include an all‑composite airframe that reduces empty weight to 310 kg, a fully digital FADEC‑controlled Rotax 915 iS turbine‑derived engine delivering 115 kW, and a patented dual‑rotor system that eliminates the need for a tail rotor while providing enhanced stability in gusty conditions. The cockpit houses a glass avionics suite with integrated ADS‑B, synthetic‑vision and dual‑redundant flight‑control computers, allowing VFR and IFR operations.
The aircraft’s significance lies in its combination of helicopter‑like performance with markedly lower acquisition and operating costs, making it a catalyst for broader adoption of rotor‑craft in urban air‑mobility, emergency‑response and pilot‑training programmes worldwide.
Key features of the C2A include an all‑composite airframe that reduces empty weight to 310 kg, a fully digital FADEC‑controlled Rotax 915 iS turbine‑derived engine delivering 115 kW, and a patented dual‑rotor system that eliminates the need for a tail rotor while providing enhanced stability in gusty conditions. The cockpit houses a glass avionics suite with integrated ADS‑B, synthetic‑vision and dual‑redundant flight‑control computers, allowing VFR and IFR operations.
The aircraft’s significance lies in its combination of helicopter‑like performance with markedly lower acquisition and operating costs, making it a catalyst for broader adoption of rotor‑craft in urban air‑mobility, emergency‑response and pilot‑training programmes worldwide.
