ARGON 915 iS
The agile two-seat gyroplane
Not every aircraft has to carry the world. Some are built to be light on their feet - quick to turn, effortless to place, a joy in the hands. That is the ARGON 915 iS: a compact, agile two-seat gyroplane, hand-built by Manufaktura Lotnicza to the same engineering and finish as its Grand Turismo sibling, but with a character all of its own.
Light, and it shows
The heart of the 915 iS is a monocoque carbon fibre cabin - stiff, strong and light - paired with rotors hand-made of carbon and Kevlar by ROTOR-TECH. Around 1,000 hours of handcrafted work go into every aircraft. The result is a machine that cruises at 150 to 170 km/h - 81 to 92 knots - and responds the instant you ask it to.
Two seats, one horizon
Inside, two sit side by side beneath a Garmin G3X glass cockpit with a three-axis autopilot. The extensive glazing gives 360-degree visibility - the whole sky, and the ground beneath it, open around you. Incomparable room for the class, doubled ground clearance and a wider wheelbase make it as composed on the strip as it is in the air, whether you are training, touring or simply flying for the pleasure of it.
The numbers
| Seats | Two, side by side |
|---|---|
| Engine | ROTAX 915 iS (141 hp), or 916 iS (160 hp) |
| Cruising speed | 81-92 kt (150-170 km/h) |
| Dimensions | 5.04 m long, 2.21 m wide |
| Cabin | Monocoque carbon fibre |
| Rotor | Hand-made carbon and Kevlar by ROTOR-TECH |
| Cockpit | Garmin G3X glass panel, three-axis autopilot |
| Build | Around 1,000 hours of handcrafted work per aircraft |
Certified where it counts
The ARGON is type-certified in Germany, Poland, France, India, Turkey and Georgia - and Manufaktura Lotnicza has now secured CAA Factory Approval in the UK, the first step towards full BCAR-T certification. If that process is new to you, we explain it in what is BCAR-T.
Agile, or a grand tourer?
If you want range and luggage for long journeys, look at the ARGON GTL. If you want the light, agile machine, the 915 iS is it. See both on our ARGON gyrocopters for sale page, read the full ARGON 915 iS specifications, or weigh up the cost of ownership.
Frequently asked questions
Is the ARGON 915 iS a two-seat gyroplane?
Yes. It seats two side by side, with a monocoque carbon fibre cabin, dual controls and 360-degree visibility through the extensive glazing - equally suited to training, touring and pure flying pleasure.
What is the difference between the ARGON 915 iS and the GTL?
The 915 iS is the compact, agile machine - light, responsive and quick to manoeuvre. The ARGON GTL is the larger touring flagship, with a 600 kg MTOW, up to five hours in the air and a cubic metre of luggage space.
How fast is the ARGON 915 iS?
It cruises at 150 to 170 km/h - 81 to 92 knots - on the manufacturer's published figures, with a never-exceed speed of 210 km/h. The engine is the ROTAX 915 iS (141 hp), or the optional 916 iS (160 hp).
How much does the ARGON 915 iS cost?
From £125,000, excluding taxes and delivery. Every aircraft is built to order, so the final price depends on your configuration - engine, avionics, propeller, interior and colour.