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Fire Star II SS
Kolb Aircraft Company
590 Hal Rogers Drive
London, KY 40744
United States
Phone: 606-309-6281
http://www.kolbaircraft.com
customersupport@kolbaircraft.com
CATEGORY:
Type | Fixed-wing | Sport-Pilot Compliant | Yes |
Status | No Longer Sold | ||
Categories |
PERFORMANCE:
Max Speed (mph) | 90 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 10000 |
Cruise Speed (mph) | 68 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 1000 |
Stall Speed (mph) | 34 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 300 |
Range (statute mi) | 130 | Landing Distance (ft) | 300 |
POWERPLANT:
Engine | Hirth 3202 | ||
Design Horsepower | 75 | H.P. Low Range | 40 |
Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 10 | H.P. High Range | 75 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
Empty Weight (lb) | 375 | Useful Load (lb) | 475 |
Gross Weight (lb) | 850 | ||
Wing Area (ft2) | 140 | Length (ft) | 22.2 |
Wingspan (ft) | 29.6 | Height (ft) | 7 |
DESIGN:
Wing Design | High | Folding Wings | Yes |
No. of Seats | 2 | Tandem | Yes |
Cockpit Width (in) | 42 | ||
Landing Gear | Tricycle | ||
Materials | Fabric, Metal |
KIT AND PLANS:
Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | Yes |
Plans Available | Yes | Includes Engine | Yes |
Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 400 | Number Built & Flown | |
Kit Cost ($US) | $14,300 | Plans Cost ($US) | $ |
Build Cost Range | $15,000 - $40,000 |
COMMENTS:
The easy to build FireStar II SS is a side by side version of the FireStar with Tricycle Gear . |