Fitting floats give the MTOsport amazing capability to operate safely along coastlines or lakes fronts where landing and take-off from water are required. This is friendly-face coastal monitoring at its best with low noise, low carbon footprint, excellent performance, and a perfect observation platform.
Maximizing innovation and flexibility, this adaptation of the MTOsport is as versatile as it is technically thought-through and even available as an after-market kit. The Nautic offers access to a wide range of applications that require operation around and over water. The Nautic floats are semi-rigid inflatable and can be swopped with wheels with minimal tools and equipment for normal inland operations.
The MTOsport 2017 equipped with floats can land and take off safely from water, and because of the extremely slow landing speed, can also land safely on firm ground. With a fuel capacity of 96 liters, it can achieve a safe endurance of 4 hours. Our floating platform provides the best opportunity to carry out maritime missions, such as patrol, rescue, and surveillance, whether operating inland or along the coast.
Floats are also available as fully amphibious instead of convertible between floats and wheels. See the MTOamphib.
Main application areas:
Unique tourist experience
Aerial surveillance
Maritime, river, lake monitoring and rescue
Coastal patrol
The Float package is available as a new-build option or retrofit kit. Approval from local aviation authorities may be necessary.
True 360-degrees view for maximum observation capability
Sea or inland water operation, take-off and landing
Nose mounted camera capability
Stainless steel unpainted airframe; easy to inspect and no corrosion
Rear seat observer/camera operator
Superb safety for offshore operations
Long-range 96-liter fuel tank
Can be supplied with dual or multiple radio systems for combined aerial and marine communications
No need for a lifeboat; you are flying in one!
A friendly face for serious coastal patrol missions.
Technical Specifications
Technical Details
Model Details
L x W x H (exclude rotor)
5.25 m x 1.9 m x 2.8 m (17.06 ft x 5.85 ft x 9.1 ft)
Rotor length
8.6 m | 8.8 m (27.95 ft | 28.6 ft)
Empty weight
350 kg (772 lbs) Depending on options chosen
MTOM (Max. Take-Off Mass)
560 to 650 kg (1235 to 1433 lbs) Depending on market limitations
Engine
Rotax 912 ULS | 914 iS | 915 iS | 916 iS
Take-off distance
110 m (357 ft) depending on water conditions
Take-off distance, to clear 15 m (45 ft) obstacle
250 to 260 m (820 to 850 ft)
Climb rate:
Up to 6.0 m/s (1170 fpm)
Max. endurance
Up to 4.5 flight hours
Max. range
Up to 550 km (330 miles)
Cruise speed
90 to 185 km/h (55 to 110 mph)
Fuel capacity
65 to 96 L (17 to 25 US gallons)
Comply with
Swedish EASA Flight Certification, USA Experimental Category. However, the carriage of goods or people and associated requirements vary by country, consult with your responsible aviation authority.
Technical data can vary regarding country-specific legal requirements *2: typical aircraft configuration, 1 pilot (80kg), 40 ltr fuel, 2000 ft MSL *3: typical aircraft configuration, 1 pilot (80kg), max fuel, 2000 ft MSL
