| Bristell | |
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| Role | Ultralight trike |
| National origin | Czech Republic |
| Manufacturer | BRM Aero |
| Designer | Milan Bristela |
| Introduction | 2010 |
| Status | In production |
| Number built | 42 (September 2011) |
| Unit cost | US$125,000 (base price, 2011) |
The BRM Aero Bristell is a Czech low-wing, two-seat in side-by-side configuration, single engine in tractor configuration, ultralight and light-sport aircraft that was designed by Milan Bristela and is produced by BRM Aero. The aircraft is supplied as a complete ready-to-fly aircraft.[1][2]
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The aircraft was designed to comply with both European microlight rules and also the US light-sport aircraft regulations, by using different versions for each regulatory environment.[1][2]
The aircraft is made from aluminium and features a 130 cm (51 in) wide cabin at the shoulder, with a bubble canopy over the cockpit. The wings feature flaps. The standard engine is a 60 kW (80 hp) Rotax 912UL, with the 75 kW (101 hp) Rotax 912ULS, the 71 kW (95 hp) ULPower UL260i/iS and the 88 kW (118 hp) ULPower UL350iS powerplants optional. Other engines are planned, particularly for the United States market. The aircraft has a notably high useful load of 279 kg (615 lb). The landing gear is of tricycle configuration.[1]
After 42 examples had been completed the aircraft was introduced into the US market in September 2011 at the AOPA Summit.[1]
Data from AVweb and company website[1][2]
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