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J-3 Kitten/Super Kitten
Hipp's Superbirds, Inc.
P. O. Box 266
Saluda, NC 28773
United States
Phone: 828-749-3986
http://www.geocities.com/Paris/LeftBank/7993/plane.html
CATEGORY:
Type | Fixed-wing | Sport-Pilot Compliant | Yes |
Status | No Longer Sold | ||
Categories | Ultralight |
PERFORMANCE:
Max Speed (mph) | 63 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 12000 |
Cruise Speed (mph) | 59 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 800 |
Stall Speed (mph) | 24 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 50 |
Range (statute mi) | 140 | Landing Distance (ft) | 200 |
POWERPLANT:
Engine | Rotax 277 | ||
Design Horsepower | 28 | H.P. Low Range | 28 |
Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 5 | H.P. High Range | 40 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
Empty Weight (lb) | 254 | Useful Load (lb) | 246 |
Gross Weight (lb) | 500 | ||
Wing Area (ft2) | 120 | Length (ft) | 16 |
Wingspan (ft) | 30 | Height (ft) | 5 |
DESIGN:
Wing Design | High | Folding Wings | No |
No. of Seats | 1 | Tandem | No |
Cockpit Width (in) | 23.6 | ||
Landing Gear | Tailwheel | ||
Materials | Composite, Fabric, Wood, Tube |
KIT AND PLANS:
Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | No |
Plans Available | Yes | Includes Engine | Yes |
Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 325 | Number Built & Flown | 75 |
Kit Cost ($US) | $10,893 | Plans Cost ($US) | $175 |
Build Cost Range | $11,000 - $30,000 |
COMMENTS:
LSA legal. Well-established line of high-wing tailwheel aircraft with detachable, portable wings. First flew in 1986; kits available to ship. Info pack higher overseas; planset $125 in U.S. Will build wings for quicker completion time. |