Aerosport Rail

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The Aerosport Rail was, as its name implies, an extremely minimalist aircraft. Indeed, it was little more than a wooden rail with wings and a T-tail. The pilot sat atop with wings with two small engines mounted on pedastals behind the seat, driving pusher propellers. About 175 sets of plans were sold between 1970 and 1977.

[edit] Specifications

[edit] General characteristics

• Crew: one, pilot
• Length: 15 ft 9 in (4.8 m)
• Wingspan: 23 ft 4 in (7.1 m)
• Height: ft in ( m)
• Wing area: ft² ( m²)
• Empty weight: lb ( kg)
• Maximum weight: lb ( kg)
• Powerplant: 2 × Aerosport-Rockwell LB600 automotive engine, 45 hp (30 kW) each

[edit] Performance

• Maximum speed: 96 mph (150 km/h)
• Range: 120 miles (190 km)
• Service ceiling: 12,000 ft (3,650 m)
• Rate of climb: ft/min ( m/min)

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[edit] References

• Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions, 39. 
• Aerofiles