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    DFS Dual Trike

    Spartan Microlights
    38-11 Ditmars Blvd., No. 110
    Astoria, NY 11105
    United States

    Phone: 718-395-3774

    http://www.flyforfun.net
    info@flyforfun.net

    CATEGORY:
    Type Weight-shiftSport-Pilot Compliant Yes
    Status No Longer Sold
    Categories Trike
    PERFORMANCE:
    Max Speed (mph) 75Service Ceiling (ft) 15000
    Cruise Speed (mph) 52Rate of Climb (fpm) 1000
    Stall Speed (mph) 21Takeoff Distance (ft) 90
    Range (statute mi)Landing Distance (ft) 120
    POWERPLANT:
    Engine Rotax 503
    Design Horsepower 65H.P. Low Range 52
    Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) 8H.P. High Range 100
    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
    Empty Weight (lb) 300Useful Load (lb) 425
    Gross Weight (lb) 725
    Wing Area (ft2) 160Length (ft) 7.8
    Wingspan (ft) 34Height (ft) 12
    DESIGN:
    Wing DesignFolding Wings Yes
    No. of Seats 2Tandem Yes
    Cockpit Width (in)
    Landing Gear Tricycle
    Materials Composite, Fabric, Metal, Tube
    KIT AND PLANS:
    Kit Available YesQuick-build Available Yes
    Plans Available NoIncludes Engine No
    Beginner Build Time (hrs) 20Number Built & Flown 50
    Kit Cost ($US) $6,500Plans Cost ($US) $
    Build Cost Range $7,000 - $
    COMMENTS:
    LSA legal. Convertible to a powered parachute with optional PPC system. Engine options include Rotax 582 and 912.