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Marabou

PLEASE NOTE - THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN PUT ON HOLD FOR A WHILE AND WE HAVE NO IDEA OF WHEN WE WILL BE IN PRODUCTION.

The beginning:
A need was identified for a three-axis, tail dragger (or tri-cycle), training Micro light. The plane had to be rugged, easy to build /maintain and above all affordable.
The end product meets all the initial goals and has expanded to incorporate more features.

We now have MORE AIRCRAFT FOR LESS MONEY !!

General:
The aircraft with the pod is the fourth prototype. The first plane tested the wing and tail plane design as well as the CoG limits of the aircraft.
The second prototype concentrated on the fuselage, engine position & thrust-line, while the third prototype concentrated on the ergonomics of the cabin section.
The production version is very similar to the last prototype.
The production model will be 160mm wider (with the same wheel base width) and have the options for a nose pod.
The production model wing will be slightly deeper.
It is envisaged that the plane will be convertible between tail dragger and tricycle undercarriage.
The project has been going for 3 years now and we hope to have the first production version available mid 2004.

Specs:
Description: Tandem seat, high wing, pusher motor microlight or light aircraft. Convertible between tail dragger or tricycle undercarriage.
Empty weight: 207 kg (7 kg over target weight)
Cruise speed: 75 mph @ 5800 - 6000 rpm
Stall speed:37 mph
T/O & landing roll: 100 - 150m @ Rhino park
Engine range:52 - 80 hp (Rotax 503, 582 & Jabiru 80hp)
Prop:72" maximum length
Fuel capacity:2 x 50 liter wing tanks.
Fuel burn / range 17 liter / hour giving a 5.5 hour endurance & 400 mile range.

Cost:
TO BE ANNOUNCED, but will be the cheapest locally built aircraft.

MARABOU STORK
¾ Size replica Fiesler Storch



Note that these specs are at 5400 feet (1645.92 m)