Shenyang HU-1 Seagull
| HU-1 Seagull |
| Role |
Motor-glider |
| National origin |
China |
| Manufacturer |
Shenyang Sailplane Factory |
The Shenyang HU-1 Seagull is a Chinese powered glider built by the Shenyang Sailplane Factory at Shenyang.[1]
Design
The Seagull is a two-seat powered glider made from aluminium alloy with parts also made of wood, glassfibre and fabric.[1] It has an overwing mounted 116 hp (87 kW) Lycoming O-235-N2A engine.[1]
Specifications
Data from Brassey's World Aircraft & Systems Directory 1996[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Length: 7.62 m (25 ft 0 in)
- Wingspan: 17 m (55 ft 10 in)
- Wing area: 17.68 m2 (190.3 ft2)
- Aspect ratio: 16.35
- Empty weight: 600 kg (1323 lb)
- Gross weight: 1050 kg (2315 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming O-235-N2A piston engine, 86 kW (116 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 225 km/h (140 mph)
- Stall speed: 85 km/h (53 mph)
- Maximum glide ratio: 20
- Rate of sink: 1.5 m/s (4.92 ft/min)
References
Notes
- ^ a b c d Taylor 1996, p. 511
Bibliography
- Taylor, Michael J. H. (1996). Brassey's World Aircraft & Systems Directory. London, England: Brassey's. ISBN 1 85733 1981 1.