| Kolb Slingshot | |
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| Role | Ultralight aircraft |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | New Kolb Aircraft |
| Status | Production complete |
| Unit cost | US$13,340 (1999 base price) |
The Kolb Slingshot is an American tandem two seat, high wing, strut-braced, pusher configuration, conventional landing gear-equipped ultralight aircraft that was produced in kit form by New Kolb Aircraft of London, Kentucky and intended for amateur construction.[1][2][3]
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The Slingshot was designed as a two seat ultralight with a small wing and high cruise speed for the installed power, capable of delivering speeds comparable to a general aviation aircraft without the associated cost or complexity. The standard engine was originally the 64 hp (48 kW) Rotax 582 engine, but the 50 hp (37 kW) Rotax 503, 74 hp (55 kW) Rotax 618, 80 hp (60 kW) Rotax 912UL and 80 hp (60 kW) or 2si twin engine packs have been installed. In its home country the aircraft is normally licensed in the Experimental - amateur-built category.[1][2][3]
The design features a forward fuselage of welded 4130 steel tubing, mated to an aluminum tailboom. The horizontal stabilizer, tail fin and wings are also constructed of riveted aluminum tubing with all flying surfaces covered in doped aircraft fabric. The wings and horizontal tail are quick-folding for storage and ground transport. The Slingshot can be made ready to fly from trailering in 15 minutes.[1][2][3]
The long conventional landing gear consist of sprung tubing for the main gear, with a steerable sprung tailwheel.[2][3]
In reviewing the aircraft Andre Cliche said:
| “ | This tandem two-seater is a really hot little racer with a short speedwing and an oversized engine.[2] | ” |
Data from Kitplanes, Cliche and Purdy[1][2][3]
General characteristics
Performance
Avionics
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