Skyrunner Powerful
| Powerful | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paramotor |
| National origin | Russia |
| Manufacturer | Skyrunner Paramotor Laboratory |
| Introduction | 1996 |
| Status | Production completed |
| Unit cost |
€3,300 (2004) |
The Skyrunner Powerful is a Russian paramotor that was designed and produced by Skyrunner Paramotor Laboratory of Pskov for powered paragliding. Now out of production, when it was available the aircraft was supplied complete and ready-to-fly.[1]
Design and development
The Powerful was designed to comply with the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles rules as well as European regulations. It features a paraglider-style wing, single-place accommodation and a single 28 hp (21 kW) Zanzottera MZ 34 engine in pusher configuration with a 2:1 ratio reduction drive and a 110 to 125 cm (43 to 49 in) diameter two-bladed wooden propeller. The fuel tank capacity is 8.5 litres (1.9 imp gal; 2.2 US gal).[1]
A smaller reduction drive ratio and two corresponding propellers were also offered as factory options.[1]
As is the case with all paramotors, take-off and landing is accomplished by foot. Inflight steering is accomplished via handles that actuate the canopy brakes, creating roll and yaw.[1]
Specifications (Powerful)
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Empty weight: 27 kg (60 lb)
- Fuel capacity: 8.5 litres (1.9 imp gal; 2.2 US gal)
- Powerplant: 1 × Zanzottera MZ 34 single cylinder, two-stroke, air-cooled aircraft engine, with a 2:1 reduction drive, 21 kW (28 hp)
- Propellers: 2-bladed wooden, fixed pitch, 1.10 m (3 ft 7 in) diameter