N37605
Bensen B-8M Gyro-Copter (B-8M)
Bensen Aircraft Corporation
2 Hours
Duration of Flight
86 NM
Range
N/A
Max Speed
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Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2025-11-26No flight history available
Flight records for this aircraft have not been tracked yet.
AI Summary
Bensen B-8M Gyro-Copter (B-8M)
Overview
Listed on U.S. civil rotorcraft register as a Bensen B-8M (autogyro), constructor serial 1; owner details not publicly listed in consulted sources.
Specifications
- Engines: 1× McCulloch 4318 (typical for B-8M)
- Range: 86 nm
- Cruise: 52 kts
- Seats: 1
- Ceiling: 12500 ft
Operations & Cabin
Single-seat open cockpit (typical for B-8M).
Model & Market Context
This airframe, registered as N37605, is a Bensen B-8M Gyro-Copter manufactured by Bensen Aircraft Corporation and carries serial number 1. Build year and detailed ownership timeline are not published in the available record, and the operational registry history beyond its United States registration is not published. Condition and valuation highlights are not published; current public data notes only the type, registration and serial for this single-seat rotorcraft.
The aircraft follows the B-8M convention of a single-seat open cockpit, consistent with minimal enclosure and lightweight recreational rotorcraft design. Avionics fit and specific onboard equipment for this airframe are not published, so operational use is typically implied to be VFR local and cross-country flights within the stated 86 nm range at an economical cruise of 52 kts. Based on its configuration as a one-place gyro-copter, the mission profile for N37605 would generally be short recreational sorties, demonstration flights, and personal transit from a small airfield or private strip; detailed operator or home base information is not published. Maintenance considerations for this individual airframe are not specified, though the open cockpit layout and simple drivetrain promote straightforward access for inspection and routine servicing when compared to larger rotorcraft.
The Bensen B-8M family occupies a niche in light sport and experimental rotorcraft markets, offering simple, low-speed rotorcraft performance and short-range utility; this specific example, N37605, reflects that role with a 12,500 ft ceiling and modest cruise and range figures. Competing models in the light gyro/ultralight segment typically emphasize similar simplicity and low operating cost; buyer demand tends to be among enthusiasts and experimental builders rather than commercial operators. Maintenance and resale considerations for an example like N37605 focus on airframe and rotor-head integrity, availability of period components, and documented provenance—areas for which detailed records for this serial 1 airframe are not published.