Cicaré
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aerospace, Defense |
| Founded | January 1, 1972 in Saladillo, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina |
| Founder | Augusto Cicaré |
| Headquarters | Saladillo , Argentina |
Area served | Worldwide (Europe, Australia, Middle East, Taiwan, China, Alaska) |
| Products | Helicopters (CH-7, CH-14, CH-12, SVH-4) |
| Website | www |
Cicaré S.A.—initially known as Cicaré Aeronáutica S.A. and subsequently Cicaré Helicópteros S.A.—is an Argentine enterprise specializing in helicopter production. Founded in the 1970s by Augusto Cicaré in Saladillo, Buenos Aires Province, the company was established to create aircraft based on Cicaré's own designs. While multiple prototypes were developed, including one commissioned by the Argentine Air Force, the company achieved significant recognition during the 1990s with the introduction of the CH-7 light sport helicopter.
In March 2007, Cicaré introduced the initial prototype of the CH-14, a lightweight helicopter intended for use by the Argentine Army. Later, on March 18, 2010, the firm showcased both the CH-7B and CH-12 models at the EAA Argentina Annual Meeting.
Cicaré's helicopters are distributed internationally, reaching markets in Europe, Australia, the Middle East, Taiwan, China, and Alaska.
Previous Models
- CH-1 (1961)
- CH-2 (1964)
- CH-3 Colibri (1976)
- CH-4 (1982)
- CH-5 AG (1986)
- CH-6 (1987) – The rights were acquired in 1989 by Italian firm HeliSport, which developed the CH-7 derived from this model
- CH-6T (1999)
- CH-8 UL (1993)
- CH-9 (1995)
- CH-11 – coaxial rotor helicopter
- CH-14 – (2007) single prototype produced; a defense-oriented model powered by a turbine engine
Helicopter Trainer
- Cicaré SVH-4 – This conventional helicopter is mounted on a mobile ground platform that facilitates comprehensive flight control training, including lift-off to hover at approximately 3 ft above ground level and hover taxiing. The platform incorporates a pneumatic system which adjusts training difficulty dynamically.
Current Models
| Model | Layout | Powerplant | Horsepower |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cicaré SVH-4 | Flight Training Helicopter | Rotax 912 | 100 |
| Cicaré 7B | Single-seat | Rotax 912 ULS | 100 |
| Cicaré 7T | Two seats in tandem | Rotax 914UL | 115 |
| Cicaré 8 | Two-seat side-by-side ultralight | Epapower 917Ti / Rotax 915 | 135 / 150 |
| Cicaré 12 | Two seats side-by-side | Lycoming HIO-360 | 180 |
Engine Models
- Cicaré 4C2T (1973)