| SportStar & EuroStar | |
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| SportStar | |
| Role | Light Sport Aircraft |
| National origin | Czech Republic |
| Manufacturer | Evektor |
The SportStar and EuroStar are a family of a two-seat, light sport aircraft, manufactured by Evektor-Aerotechnik of the Czech Republic and powered by a Rotax 912ULS, 100 horsepower (75 kW) engine.[1]
The SportStar was the first approved Special Light Sport Aircraft and was named "S-LSA Aircraft of the Year" by AeroNews Network.[1]
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The SportStar is an all-metal design made from anodized, corrosion-proofed aluminum. The airframe uses a pop-riveted and bonded construction, which the company claims will improve fatigue characteristics and result in a longer service life. The company also claims this construction technique results in better crashworthiness, the elimination of rivet zippering in an accident and quieter in-flight noise levels due to the elimination of oil-canning and flexing.[2]
The SportStar was designed for towing sailplanes up to 1544 lbs (700 kg) gross weight and for towing banners up to 1479 sq ft (140 m2).[3]
Data from Evektor website[6]
General characteristics
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