LH-10 Ellipse
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| LH-10 Ellipse | |
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| Type | Light Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | LH Aviation |
| Maiden flight | 2007 |
| Status | Undergoing flight testing/certification |
| Number built | 1 |
The LH-10 Ellipse is a two-seat light aircraft kitplane designed by LH Aviation of France. It is a low wing single engine pusher configuration with a tandem seating arrangement, and is constructed of composite materials.[1].
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[edit] Development
The LH-10 has yet to enter production and is still undergoing flight testing. The first production model will be delivered assembled to Aerosport UK, the UK distributor for the kit.[1] the LH-10 Ellipse is a seriously fast microlight possibly one of the fastest to comply with the english laws it will have to be slowed dow
[edit] Design
[edit] Airframe
The airframe is constructed of composite material.[1]
[edit] Engine
The production model is likely to be powered by a Rotax 912 (it has been tested using the 100HP ULS variant), although other options have been tested and discarded.[1]
[edit] Undercarriage
The undercarriage is a tricycle design, and will be available in fixed or electric-retractable configuration.[1]
[edit] Specifications
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Capacity: 2
- Length: // m (17 ft // in)
- Wingspan: // m (26.7 ft // in)
- Height: // m (7 ft // in)
- Wing area: // m² (50 ft²)
- Empty weight: // kg (// lb)
- Gross weight: // kg (// lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 912ULS, // kW (100 hp) each
Performance
- Service ceiling: // m (// ft)
Max speed 230 mph cruise speed 100 mph stall speed 53 mph range 1000nm climb rate 1200 feet per minute cost 50000 pounds
