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Aerotrike-Cobra
Rainbow Aircraft, Inc.
1302 Ocean Park Blvd. #C
Santa Monica, CA 90405
United States
Phone: 877-835-9464
http://www.adventuresportaircraft.com
matt@aerotrike.com
CATEGORY:
Type | Weight-shift | Sport-Pilot Compliant | Yes |
Status | No Longer Sold |
Categories | Ultralight, Trike |
PERFORMANCE:
Max Speed (mph) | 80 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 15000 |
Cruise Speed (mph) | 65 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 900 |
Stall Speed (mph) | 30 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 180 |
Range (statute mi) | 290 | Landing Distance (ft) | 200 |
POWERPLANT:
Engine | Rotax 582 |
Design Horsepower | 65 | H.P. Low Range | 50 |
Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 20 | H.P. High Range | 100 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
Empty Weight (lb) | 440 | Useful Load (lb) | 550 |
Gross Weight (lb) | 990 |
Wing Area (ft2) | 164 | Length (ft) | 10 |
Wingspan (ft) | 33.5 | Height (ft) | 12 |
DESIGN:
Wing Design | Delta | Folding Wings | Yes |
No. of Seats | 2 | Tandem | No |
Cockpit Width (in) | |
Landing Gear | Tricycle |
Materials | Composite, Tube |
KIT AND PLANS:
Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | No |
Plans Available | No | Includes Engine | No |
Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 10 | Number Built & Flown | 70 |
Kit Cost ($US) | $16,995 | Plans Cost ($US) | $ |
Build Cost Range | $ - $ |
COMMENTS:
LSA legal. The Cobra is delivered standard with full aerodynamic fairing, pylon fairing, front instrument console, front luggage box, full suspension on all wheels, powerful front brake, folding pylon and wide wheels. |