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Apis Bee
Pipistrel
Goriška cesta 50a
Ajdovščina, SI-5270
Slovenia
Phone: +386 5 36 63 873
https://www.pipistrel-aircraft.com/
info@pipistrel-aircraft.com
CATEGORY:
Type | Fixed-wing | Sport-Pilot Compliant | Yes |
Status | No Longer Sold | ||
Categories | Motor-glider |
PERFORMANCE:
Max Speed (mph) | 138 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 20000 |
Cruise Speed (mph) | 52 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 660 |
Stall Speed (mph) | 36 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 450 |
Range (statute mi) | Landing Distance (ft) |
POWERPLANT:
Engine | Hirth F-33 | ||
Design Horsepower | 28 | H.P. Low Range | |
Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 5 | H.P. High Range |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
Empty Weight (lb) | 473 | Useful Load (lb) | 297 |
Gross Weight (lb) | 770 | ||
Wing Area (ft2) | 132 | Length (ft) | 20.6 |
Wingspan (ft) | 49.1 | Height (ft) | 4 |
DESIGN:
Wing Design | Mid | Folding Wings | No |
No. of Seats | 1 | Tandem | No |
Cockpit Width (in) | 32 | ||
Landing Gear | Tailwheel | ||
Materials | Composite |
KIT AND PLANS:
Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | Yes |
Plans Available | No | Includes Engine | Yes |
Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 400 | Number Built & Flown | 30 |
Kit Cost ($US) | $65,500 | Plans Cost ($US) | $ |
Build Cost Range | $67,000 - $76,000 |
COMMENTS:
LSA Legal |