Heli-Sport
| Company type | Società a responsabilità limitata (Srl) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aerospace |
| Founded | 1989 |
| Founder | Igo Barbero, Josy Barbero, Charlie Barbero |
| Headquarters | Turin , Italy |
| Products | Kit helicopters |
Overview
Heli-Sport srl, also known as CH-7 Heli-Sport srl, is an Italian aerospace manufacturer headquartered in Turin. Established by the Barbero brothers—Igo, Josy, and Charlie—the firm focuses on the design and production of kit helicopters intended for amateur assembly.[1][2]
Founded initially as EliSport in 1989, the company adopted the name Heli-Sport in 1997. It operates as a Società a responsabilità limitata (Srl), which corresponds to an Italian limited liability company.[1][2]
Product Line
Heli-Sport’s range of helicopters derives from the Argentinean Cicare CH-6 model created by Augusto Cicaré. The Barbero brothers, Josi and Claudio, collaborated with renowned sports car designer Marcello Gandini, who was responsible for designing the aircraft’s new enclosed cabin. The initial model, launched in 1992, was the CH-7 Angel. This design evolved into several variants: the tandem two-seat CH-7 Kompress introduced in 1997; followed by the CH-7 Kompress Charlie in 2005; and later the CH-7 Kompress Charlie 2.[1][2] Additionally, the Heli-Sport CH77 Ranabot, featuring side-by-side seating for two occupants, represents a further adaptation of this foundational design.[3][4]
Achievements
The CH-7 Kompress Charlie 2 secured a bronze medal at the 2009 World Air Games held in Turin. Furthermore, a Charlie 2 model completed a transatlantic flight from France to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2010.[4]
Aircraft
| Model designation | Maiden flight | Quantity produced | Configuration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heli-Sport CH-7 Angel | 1992 | 120 | single-seat helicopter |
| Heli-Sport CH-7 Kompress | 1997 | 250 | two-seat helicopter with tandem seating |
| Heli-Sport CH-7 Kompress Charlie | 2005 | 250 | tandem two-seat helicopter |
| Heli-Sport CH-7 Kompress Charlie 2 | tandem two-seat helicopter | ||
| Heli-Sport CH77 Ranabot | two-seat helicopter with side-by-side seating arrangement |
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