Zlin Savage Cub

Savage
Zlin Savage iCub on floats
Role light sport aircraft
National origin Czech Republic
Manufacturer Zlin Aviation






The Zlin Savage Cub is one of a series of light sport aircraft similar in construction to the Piper Cub.[1][2]


Design

The Zlin Savage Cub series are strut-braced, high-wing aircraft with conventional landing gear. The fuselage is constructed with welded steel tubing. The wings are constructed with aluminum spars and wing ribs with aircraft fabric covering. Fuel is stored in two wing root tanks. The control surfaces use aluminum skins.[1][2]

Variants

Savage Classic
Base model for the US light-sport aircraft category. Engines are the 80 hp (60 kW) Rotax 912UL, the 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912ULS, 85 hp (63 kW) Jabiru 2200 or the 115 hp (86 kW) Rotax 914 turbocharged four-stroke aircraft engine.[2]
Savage Cruiser
Modified windshield, windows, fuselage bottom.
Zlin Savage Cub
Savage Cub
Zlin Savage modified with Piper Super Cub appearance and features, with optional tundra tires.[2]
Zlin Savage Bobber
Savage Bobber
A Savage Cub with an open (non covered) fuselage designed to comply with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight rules including a maximum gross weight of 472.5 kg (1,042 lb). The baggage compartment is a fabric or leather bag strapped to the airframe.[2]
Savage Cub S
Extended fuselage and larger tail surfaces. Multiple engine installations from 100 to 180 hp (75 to 134 kW). The 180 hp (134 kW) Titan Stroker IO-340 powerplant was introduced 2013.[3]

Specifications (Zlin Savage)

Data from manufacturer

General characteristics

Performance


References

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  1. 1 2 "Zlin Aviation". Retrieved 20 August 2012.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 85. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
  3. "New Powerful Cub LSA Coming". Retrieved 22 July 2013.
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