3I Sky Arrow

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A Sky Arrow 650 TCN (VH-IOI)
Type Recreational aircraft
Manufacturer 3I, also for homebuilding
Maiden flight 13 July 1992

The Sky Arrow is a tandem rear propeller, high wing and carbon fibre light aircraft manufactured by 3I (Iniziative Industriali Italiane).



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[edit] Variants

The rear of the Sky Arrow 650 TCN (VH-IOI), sporting its rear propeller.
The rear of the Sky Arrow 650 TCN (VH-IOI), sporting its rear propeller.
The seating of the Sky Arrow 650 TCN (VH-IOI)
The seating of the Sky Arrow 650 TCN (VH-IOI)
General aviation - out of production
  • Sky Arrow 650 TC
  • Sky Arrow 650 TCN
  • Sky Arrow 650 TCNS
General aviation - in production
  • Sky Arrow 650TCS:
(100 hp engine), VFR and Sky Arrow 650 TCNS for VFR Night - Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) of 650 kg (1,433 lb)
  • Sky Arrow 710RG:
100 hp engine, C for VFR and CN for VFR Night with an increased MTOW of 710 kg (1,565 lb) and retractable landing gear
  • Sky Arrow 710 PLUS:
100 hp engine, C and CN with an increased MTOW of 710 kg (1,565 lb) and the fixed landing gear
  • Sky Arrow 650 ERA:
fitted with RAWAS instrumentation by the Atmospheric Turbulence Diffusion Division of the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration and Iniziative Industriali Italiane, for use in territory control environmental monitoring and for scientific research purposes.
Light aircraft
  • Sky Arrow 450TS (100 hp)
  • Sky Arrow 480TS (100 hp)
  • Sky Arrow 500TF (80 hp)
light sport - in production
  • Sky Arrow Sport (100 hp)
self assembly kit
  • Sky Arrow 1450L (100 hp/115 hp)

[edit] Specifications (650TN)

Data from[citation needed]

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Capacity: 1 passenger
  • Length: 24.9 ft ()
  • Wingspan: 31.8 ft ()
  • Height: 8.4 ft ()
  • Empty weight: 877 lb ()
  • Useful load: 556 lb ()
  • Max takeoff weight: 1,433 lb ()
  • Powerplant: 1× Rotax 912 S driving a 2-blade fixed-pitch propellor, 100 hp @ 5.800 rpm ()
  • * Fuel capacity: 18 US gallon (68 liter)

Performance

  • Never exceed speed: 132 knots
  • Cruise speed: 90 knots at 75 % power, s.l.
  • Stall speed: 46 knots, 40 knots with full flaps, power off, ()
  • Range: 380 nm at 75% power, no res. ()
  • Service ceiling 13,500 ft ()
  • Rate of climb: 700 f/m at sea level ()
  • Wing loading: 9.8 lb/sq ft ()
  • Power loading 14.3 lb/hp
  • Take off distance (ground roll): 780 ft
  • Take off distance over 50 ft obst.: 1,345 ft
  • Maximum demonstrated crosswind component: 15 knots
  • Landing distance (ground roll): 443 ft
  • Landing distance over 50 ft obst.: 705 ft
  • Fuel consumption (endurance @ 75% power, sea level): 4.3 gal/h
  • Endurance (@ 75 % power, no res.): 4h 15min


  • Composite structure ultimate load: +3.8 g / -1.9 g


[edit] Limiting and recommended airspeeds

The cockpit controls of the Sky Arrow 650 TCN (VH-IOI).
The cockpit controls of the Sky Arrow 650 TCN (VH-IOI).

[V Speeds]] are:

  • VX (best angle of climb): 57 knots
  • VY (best rate of climb): 65 knots
  • VA (design maneuvering): 90 knots
  • VFE (max flap extended): 67 knots
  • VNO (max structural cruising): 104 knots
  • VSO * VR (rotation): 45 knots

[edit] References

  • Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions. 
  • World Aircraft Information Files. London: Bright Star Publishing. 

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[edit] See also

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