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HP-24 Sailplane
HP Aircraft, LLC
PO Box 1623
Murphys, CA 95247
United States
Phone: 209-768-1056
http://www.hpaircraft.com
bob@hpaircraft.com
CATEGORY:
| Type | Fixed-wing | Sport-Pilot Compliant | Yes |
| Status | Current | ||
| Categories | Glider | ||
PERFORMANCE:
| Max Speed (mph) | 150 | Service Ceiling (ft) | |
| Cruise Speed (mph) | Rate of Climb (fpm) | ||
| Stall Speed (mph) | 42 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | |
| Range (statute mi) | Landing Distance (ft) | 400 |
POWERPLANT:
| Engine | |||
| Design Horsepower | H.P. Low Range | ||
| Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | H.P. High Range | ||
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
| Empty Weight (lb) | 450 | Useful Load (lb) | 375 |
| Gross Weight (lb) | 825 | ||
| Wing Area (ft2) | 107 | Length (ft) | 22.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 49.2 | Height (ft) | 4.5 |
DESIGN:
| Wing Design | Folding Wings | No | |
| No. of Seats | 1 | Tandem | No |
| Cockpit Width (in) | 24 | ||
| Landing Gear | Monowheel | ||
| Materials | Composite | ||
KIT AND PLANS:
| Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | Yes |
| Plans Available | No | Includes Engine | No |
| Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 750 | Number Built & Flown | 2 |
| Kit Cost ($US) | $32,000 | Plans Cost ($US) | $ |
| Build Cost Range | $36,000 - $45,000 | ||
COMMENTS:
| A wingtip extension is available with a total wingspan of 59 feet providing a 29.8 aspect ratio |
