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Mermaid
Sport Aircraft Works LLC
P.O. Box 1007
Palm City, FL 34991
United States
Phone: 772-223-8915
http://www.sportaircraftworks.com
info@sportaircraftworks.com
CATEGORY:
Type | Fixed-wing | Sport-Pilot Compliant | No |
Status | No Longer Sold | ||
Categories | Amphibian |
PERFORMANCE:
Max Speed (mph) | 132 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 14000 |
Cruise Speed (mph) | 115 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 1000 |
Stall Speed (mph) | 40 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 450 |
Range (statute mi) | 690 | Landing Distance (ft) | 500 |
POWERPLANT:
Engine | Jabiru 3300 | ||
Design Horsepower | 120 | H.P. Low Range | |
Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 30 | H.P. High Range |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
Empty Weight (lb) | 888 | Useful Load (lb) | 542 |
Gross Weight (lb) | 1430 | ||
Wing Area (ft2) | 124 | Length (ft) | 24 |
Wingspan (ft) | 31.2 | Height (ft) |
DESIGN:
Wing Design | Mid | Folding Wings | No |
No. of Seats | 2 | Tandem | No |
Cockpit Width (in) | 44 | ||
Landing Gear | Tricycle | ||
Materials | Metal |
KIT AND PLANS:
Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | Yes |
Plans Available | No | Includes Engine | No |
Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 400 | Number Built & Flown | 5 |
Kit Cost ($US) | $45,500 | Plans Cost ($US) | $ |
Build Cost Range | $80,000 - $95,000 |
COMMENTS:
Kit and/or finished aircraft not available as of December 2007. Watch website for when it becomes available. LSA legal. Czech Aircraft Works designed and built the first amphibious aircraft for the Light Sport Aircraft category. |