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    Details:

    GTE 582 SL/ Kiss 450

    Air Creation USA
    P. O. Box 883
    Rimrock, AZ 86335
    United States

    Phone: 623-824-5499

    http://www.aircreation.net
    fly@aircreation.net

    CATEGORY:
    Type Weight-shiftSport-Pilot Compliant Yes
    Status No Longer Sold
    Categories Motor-glider, Ultralight, Trike, Pusher
    PERFORMANCE:
    Max Speed (mph) 83Service Ceiling (ft) 15000
    Cruise Speed (mph) 47Rate of Climb (fpm) 1044
    Stall Speed (mph) 34Takeoff Distance (ft) 230
    Range (statute mi) 140Landing Distance (ft) 160
    POWERPLANT:
    Engine Rotax 582
    Design Horsepower 64H.P. Low Range 50
    Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) 15H.P. High Range 100
    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
    Empty Weight (lb) 412Useful Load (lb) 583
    Gross Weight (lb) 995
    Wing Area (ft2) 162Length (ft) 10
    Wingspan (ft) 33Height (ft) 12
    DESIGN:
    Wing Design DeltaFolding Wings No
    No. of Seats 2Tandem No
    Cockpit Width (in)
    Landing Gear Tricycle
    Materials Fabric, Tube
    KIT AND PLANS:
    Kit Available YesQuick-build Available No
    Plans Available NoIncludes Engine No
    Beginner Build Time (hrs) 120Number Built & Flown 78
    Kit Cost ($US) $26,646Plans Cost ($US) $
    Build Cost Range $ - $
    COMMENTS:
    LSA legal. Full-dress luxury performance. Standard features include 3-Point retractable belts, saddle bags, rear seat trunk and luggage compartment, full fairing, 4:1 gear drive with Arplast propeller, Michelen tires.