CZAW SportCruiser

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CZAW SportCruiser
Type Ultralight aircraft
Light sport aircraft
Manufacturer Czech Aircraft Works
Introduced 2006
Produced 2006-present
Number built 8[1]
Unit cost USD$55,000 - $70,000[1]


The CZAW SportCruiser is a two seat, single engine, tricycle undercarriage, fixed-wing aircraft that was introduced in 2006 by Czech Aircraft Works (CZAW).[1]

The SportCruiser is designed to fit into the ultralight or microlight category in several countries as well as the USA's Light-sport Aircraft category. It can be delivered either as a kit, or as a fully built production model.[1]

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[edit] Construction and features

The aircraft is of all aloy construction with a low wing configuration.[1]

The SportCruiser's engine is either a Rotax 912ULS[1] or a Jabiru 3300[citation needed]. Approved propellors include: Woodcomp SR3000 2 and 3 blade, Woodcomp Classic 3 blade.[citation needed]

[edit] Performance

The SportCruiser is capable of cruise at 133 mph (115 knots or 215 km/h)[1] and of achieving up to 6 hours endurance - or a range of 630 statute miles (1020 km). No wind, standard day gross weight takeoff is achieved in 82 metres (265 feet) and landing in 123 metres (400 feet).[1]

[edit] Regulatory status

The SportCruiser is accepted as US FAA LSA, FAA homebuilt kit[1] and accepted as home-built kit in the Netherlands and U.K.[citation needed]

[edit] Production

By the fall of 2007 eight SportCruisers had been completed and were flying.[1]

[edit] Aircraft type club

The aircraft is supported in the UK by an active aircraft type club, The UK SportCruiser Owners Group.

[edit] Specifications (SportCruiser)

Reference: Kitplanes Magazine[1] General characteristics

  • Crew: one pilot
  • Capacity: one passenger
  • Length: 23.3 feet (7.17 metres)
  • Wingspan: 28.1 feet (8.65 metres)
  • Height: ()
  • Wing area: 131.3 sq ft (13.6 sq metres)
  • Empty weight: 740 lbs (335 kg)
  • Loaded weight: 1320 lbs (600 kg)
  • Useful load: 580 lbs (263 kg)
  • Max takeoff weight: 1320 lbs (600 kg)
  • Powerplant: 1× Rotax 912 fixed pitch, 100 hp (73 kW)

Performance


[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Kitplanes Staff: 2008 Kit Aircraft Directory, page 73, Kitplanes Magazine December 2007 Volume 24, Number 12, Belvior Publications, Aviation Publishing Group LLC.

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