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Mainair Rapier
Mainair Sports Ltd.
c/o Atlantic Sport Aviation Inc., 664 Wendham Court
Port Orange, FL 32127
United States
Phone: 904-322-4642
http://www.atlanticsa.com
trevsayer@msn.com
CATEGORY:
Type | Weight-shift | Sport-Pilot Compliant | No |
Status | No Longer Sold |
Categories | Trike |
PERFORMANCE:
Max Speed (mph) | 75 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 10000 |
Cruise Speed (mph) | 60 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 650 |
Stall Speed (mph) | 30 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 200 |
Range (statute mi) | 220 | Landing Distance (ft) | 200 |
POWERPLANT:
Engine | Rotax 503 |
Design Horsepower | 50 | H.P. Low Range | 50 |
Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 12 | H.P. High Range | 65 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
Empty Weight (lb) | 335 | Useful Load (lb) | 481 |
Gross Weight (lb) | 816 |
Wing Area (ft2) | 168 | Length (ft) | 12 |
Wingspan (ft) | 34.8 | Height (ft) | |
DESIGN:
Wing Design | Delta | Folding Wings | No |
No. of Seats | 2 | Tandem | No |
Cockpit Width (in) | |
Landing Gear | Tricycle |
Materials | Fabric, Tube |
KIT AND PLANS:
Kit Available | No | Quick-build Available | No |
Plans Available | No | Includes Engine | No |
Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 60 | Number Built & Flown | 410 |
Kit Cost ($US) | $ | Plans Cost ($US) | $ |
Build Cost Range | $ - $ |
COMMENTS:
Price includes shipping to customer. Rotax 582 option available. Available either ready-to-fly or quick-build. British company has been in operation for over 20 years and has supplied over 1400 aircraft worldwide. Available in England. |