Air Sports AIRector 120
| AIRector 120 | |
|---|---|
| |
| Role | Ultralight aircraft |
| National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | Air Sports Aircrafts [sic] |
| Introduction | 2010 |
| Status | In production |
| Produced | 2012-present |
The Air Sports AIRector 120 is a German ultralight aircraft, designed and produced by Air Sports Aircrafts [sic] of Dassel. It was introduced at the Aero show held in Friedrichshafen in 2010.[1]
Design and development
[edit]The aircraft was designed to comply with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight rules. It features a cantilever low-wing, a single-seat, enclosed cockpit, fixed conventional landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration.[1]
The aircraft is made from composites and has a very low empty weight of 120 kg (264.6 lb). The initial standard engine is the 50 hp (37 kW) Hirth F23 two-stroke powerplant, but it is expected that an all-electric drive train will be available soon.[1]
Variants
[edit]- AIRector 120
- Original model[1]
- AIRector 300
- Model introduced in 2015 with retractable landing gear and a 130 hp (97 kW) engine.[2]
Specifications (AIRector 120)
[edit]Data from Bayerl[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 8.02 m (26 ft 4 in)
- Empty weight: 120 kg (265 lb)
- Gross weight: 242 kg (534 lb)
- Fuel capacity: 30 litres (6.6 imp gal; 7.9 US gal)
- Powerplant: 1 × Hirth F23 two cylinder, air-cooled, two stroke, 37 kW (50 hp)
- Propellers: 3-bladed composite
Performance
- Maximum speed: 180 km/h (110 mph, 97 kn)
- Cruise speed: 160 km/h (99 mph, 86 kn)
- Rate of climb: 5 m/s (980 ft/min)