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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 |
