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Certification Basis FAR 23 ASTM F2245 LSA ASTM F2245 LSA EASA CS-VLA
Engine hp range 65-100 65-120 80-120 100-130
Max engine weight (kg) 80 90 100 115
Wing Span 9.55 9.3 9.2 9.2
Wing Area  (m²) 12.43 12.2 12.03 12.03
Total Length (m) 5.38 5.41 6.1 6.1
Length (Wing Folded)  (m) 6.3 6.35 N/A N/A
Width (Wing Folded) 2.33 2.38 N/A N/A
Wheel Base Width (m) 1.75 1.8 2 2
Cabin Width at Shoulders (mm) 1030 1060 1095 1095
Cabin Width at knees (mm) 880 885 980 980
Cabin height - Roof to Floor 785 960 980 980
Lower instrument panel to floor 470 485 485 485
Firewall width 810 810 940 940
Empty Weight (Approx.) (Kg) 250-300 250-300 320-350 320-370
Usefull load (kg) 250-300 300-350 250-280 330-380
Max Take off weight (Kg)  550 600 600 700
Design Loading @ MAUW +4  -2 +4 -2 +4 -2 +3.8  -  1.9
Max fuel Capacity (Liter) 78-100 105 105 105
Never Exceed (Vne)  130mph 140 mph 150mph 150mph
         
Performance Data Jabiru 2200 Jabiru 2200 Jabiru 3300 Jabiru 3300
         
Stall (Power Off, Flaps On) 35mph 35 mph 35mph 40mph
Climb Rate @ 600 kg - Jabiru 3300 800ft/min 700 ft/min 1000ft/min 800ft/min
Take off Distance @ MAUW 100m 80-120 m 100-120m 120-150m
Landing Distance 80m 100m 100m 120m
Fuel Burn @ 75 % Power 13 l/h 14 l/h 15 l/hr 16 l/hr
75% Power Cruise 75-90 85mph 90-100mph 100-115mph
Fast cruise speed 85 mph 95 mph 110mph 115-120mph
         
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Stall (Power Off, Flaps On) 35mph 35 mph 35mph 40mph
Climb Rate @ 600 kg - Jabiru 3300 1400ft/min 1200ft/min 1200ft/min 1000ft/min
Take off Distance @ MAUW 60m 80m 80m 90m
Landing Distance 80m 100m 100m 120m
Fuel Burn @ 75 % Power 13 l/h 13 l/hr 15 l/hr 16 l/hr
75% Power Cruise 90mph 100mph 105mph 105mph
Fast cruise speed 95mph 110mph 110mph 110mph
         
 
 
 
   
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