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Golden Eagle Mark IV
Paladin Industries (DCC Corp)
7300 N. US Rte 130, Bldg. 13
Pennsauken, NJ 8110
United States
Phone: 856-665-3700
http://www.chuteme.com
info@chuteme.com
CATEGORY:
Type | Paramotor/Paraglider | Sport-Pilot Compliant | No |
Status | No Longer Sold |
Categories | |
PERFORMANCE:
Max Speed (mph) | 28 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 10000 |
Cruise Speed (mph) | 28 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 500 |
Stall Speed (mph) | | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 150 |
Range (statute mi) | 580 | Landing Distance (ft) | 100 |
POWERPLANT:
Engine | Hirth 2706 |
Design Horsepower | 65 | H.P. Low Range | 65 |
Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 10 | H.P. High Range | 120 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
Empty Weight (lb) | 330 | Useful Load (lb) | 520 |
Gross Weight (lb) | 850 |
Wing Area (ft2) | 560 | Length (ft) | 11 |
Wingspan (ft) | 39.5 | Height (ft) | 7 |
DESIGN:
Wing Design | Parachute | Folding Wings | No |
No. of Seats | 2 | Tandem | No |
Cockpit Width (in) | |
Landing Gear | Tricycle |
Materials | Fabric, Tube |
KIT AND PLANS:
Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | No |
Plans Available | No | Includes Engine | No |
Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 50 | Number Built & Flown | 20 |
Kit Cost ($US) | $ | Plans Cost ($US) | $ |
Build Cost Range | $ - $ |
COMMENTS:
Electric starter free; wide selection of colors; Accessory kit includes EIS digital instruments, Comtronics intercom, line socks, strobe. Instruments, $1350 extra. Out of business, 2002. |