Aeropro Eurofox
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| A tri-gear Aeropro Eurofox with Aerotrek A240 titles at Lakeland, Florida, in April 2009 | |
| Role | light aircraft |
| National origin | Slovakia |
| Manufacturer | Aeropro CZ |
| First flight | 1991 |
| Introduction | 1991 |
| Status | in production |
| Primary user | private pilot owners |
| Number built | over 280 by 2009 |
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The Aeropro Eurofox is a Slovakian-built two-seat light high-winged aircraft. It qualifies as a Light Sport Aircraft in the United States.[1]
Design and development
Aeropro was formed in 1990, and established its factory at Nitra in Slovakia. Deliveries of the Eurofox commenced in 1990. Since 1999, two versions have been produced, the conventional gear (taildragger) and the Tricycle gear. All versions have an enclosed cabin with two-side-by-side seats and folding wings. The Eurofox is sold in Europe as both factory complete and kit form, but is only available as a factory built aircraft in the U.S.[2]
From 2009, the Eurofox models were marketed in the USA and Canada by Aerotrek Aircraft of Bloomfield, Indiana. This firm has named the tri-gear version as the Aerotrek A240 and the tailwheel version as the Aerotrek A220. Latest versions can be equipped with an optional parachute recovery system.[3] Both versions are offered with the 80 hp (60 kW) Rotax 912UL and the 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912ULS engines.[4]
Operational history
The Eurofox has been sold in several countries, with over 170 having been delivered by mid-2004.[5] Production continues and over 300 aircraft were flying with private pilot owners by April 2009.
Variants
- Eurofox Pro
- Tri gear version. Sold in North America as the Aerotrek A240
- Eurofox Basic
- Tailwheel version. Sold in North America as the Aerotrek A220
Specifications (Aerotrek A240)
Data from Aerotrek
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Capacity: 1 passenger
- Length: 18 ft 6 in (5.64 m)
- Wingspan: 29 ft 11 in (9.12 m)
- Height: 7 ft 4 in (2.24 m)
- Wing area: 122.5 ft2 (10.45 m2)
- Empty weight: 644 lb (293 kg)
- Gross weight: 1,235 lb (561 kg)
- Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 912S, 100 hp (75 kW)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 143 mph (230 km/h)
- Cruise speed: 120 mph (193 km/h)
- Stall speed: 40 mph (64 km/h)
- Range: 600 miles (966 km)
- Rate of climb: 1,000 ft/min (5.1 m/s)
References
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Simpson, Rod (2005). The General Aviation Handbook. Midland Publishing. ISBN 1-85780-222-5.
External links
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