Flygfabriken LN-3 Seagull
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| LN-3 Seagull | |
|---|---|
| Type | High wing pusher amphibian |
| Manufacturer | Svenska Flygfabriken AB |
| Maiden flight | 5 February 2008 |
The LN-3 Seagull is a two-seater single pusher configuration amphibian kitplane made from composite material, powered by a Jabiru 2200 engine. It is fitted with retracting conventional landing gear. The manufacturer is Svenska Flygfabriken AB, based in Sundsvall, Sweden. Work started on building the prototype in 2003, and the maiden flight was made on 5 February 2008 at Midlanda Airport.[1]
The designer and testpilot of this aircraft is Lage Norberg,a former professor in aerodynamics, whom started this project when he retired. It is intended to match the Swedish EAA standard for amphibian homebuilt aircraft in the UL, ML and LSA Categories, as well as the FAR 23 Aerobatic category.[1]
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[edit] Specifications
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Capacity: 1 passenger
- Length: 6.72 m. (22 ft 1 in.)
- Wingspan: 10.83 m. (35 ft 7 in.)
- Height: 2.15 m (7 ft 1 in.)
- Wing area: 10.6 m2 (115 ft2)
- Empty weight: 290 kg (640 lb)
- Max takeoff weight: 600 kg (1,323 lb)
- Powerplant: 1× , Jabiru 2200 (Rotax 912)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 190 km/h. (102 Kt.)
- Stall speed: 80 km/h. (43 Kt.)
- Range: 1,200 km. (650 nm.)
- Rate of climb: max 5 m/s. (max 990 ft/min.)
[edit] References
- ^ a b Aero Gazette
[edit] External links
- Flygfabriken Homepage
- List of experimental aircraft (Swedish).
