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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-shiftSport-Pilot Compliant Yes
    Status No Longer Sold
    Categories Ultralight, Trike
    PERFORMANCE:
    Max Speed (mph) 80Service Ceiling (ft) 15000
    Cruise Speed (mph) 65Rate of Climb (fpm) 900
    Stall Speed (mph) 30Takeoff Distance (ft) 180
    Range (statute mi) 290Landing Distance (ft) 200
    POWERPLANT:
    Engine Rotax 582
    Design Horsepower 65H.P. Low Range 50
    Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) 20H.P. High Range 100
    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
    Empty Weight (lb) 440Useful Load (lb) 550
    Gross Weight (lb) 990
    Wing Area (ft2) 164Length (ft) 10
    Wingspan (ft) 33.5Height (ft) 12
    DESIGN:
    Wing Design DeltaFolding Wings Yes
    No. of Seats 2Tandem No
    Cockpit Width (in)
    Landing Gear Tricycle
    Materials Composite, Tube
    KIT AND PLANS:
    Kit Available YesQuick-build Available No
    Plans Available NoIncludes Engine No
    Beginner Build Time (hrs) 10Number Built & Flown 70
    Kit Cost ($US) $16,995Plans Cost ($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.