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Ascender 3B
DFE Ultralights, Inc.
174 Grimplin Rd.
Vanderbilt, PA 15486
United States
Phone: 724-529-0450
CATEGORY:
Type | Fixed-wing | Sport-Pilot Compliant | Yes |
Status | Current | ||
Categories | Ultralight |
PERFORMANCE:
Max Speed (mph) | 55 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 18000 |
Cruise Speed (mph) | 40 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 1000 |
Stall Speed (mph) | 28 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 200 |
Range (statute mi) | 150 | Landing Distance (ft) | 300 |
POWERPLANT:
Engine | Rotax | ||
Design Horsepower | 40 | H.P. Low Range | |
Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 5 | H.P. High Range |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
Empty Weight (lb) | 220 | Useful Load (lb) | 270 |
Gross Weight (lb) | 490 | ||
Wing Area (ft2) | 172 | Length (ft) | 16.8 |
Wingspan (ft) | 33 | Height (ft) | 9 |
DESIGN:
Wing Design | Canard | Folding Wings | Yes |
No. of Seats | 1 | Tandem | No |
Cockpit Width (in) | 15 | ||
Landing Gear | Tricycle | ||
Materials | Fabric |
KIT AND PLANS:
Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | No |
Plans Available | No | Includes Engine | No |
Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 100 | Number Built & Flown | 1001 |
Kit Cost ($US) | $7,500 | Plans Cost ($US) | $ |
Build Cost Range | $10,000 - $12,000 |
COMMENTS:
LSA Legal |