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    Details:

    ML500

    Sportair Aviation, Inc.
    11930 31 Court N
    St. Petersburg, FL 33716
    United States

    Phone: 727-572-7733

    http://www.sportairaviation.com
    sportairaviation@aol.com

    CATEGORY:
    Type Fixed-wingSport-Pilot Compliant No
    Status No Longer Sold
    Categories
    PERFORMANCE:
    Max Speed (mph) 80Service Ceiling (ft)
    Cruise Speed (mph) 65Rate of Climb (fpm)
    Stall Speed (mph)Takeoff Distance (ft)
    Range (statute mi)Landing Distance (ft)
    POWERPLANT:
    Engine Rotax 582
    Design Horsepower 65H.P. Low Range 55
    Fuel Capacity (US Gal.)H.P. High Range 74
    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
    Empty Weight (lb) 484Useful Load (lb) 496
    Gross Weight (lb) 980
    Wing Area (ft2)Length (ft) 22.4
    Wingspan (ft) 33.8Height (ft) 7
    DESIGN:
    Wing Design HighFolding Wings No
    No. of Seats 2Tandem No
    Cockpit Width (in)
    Landing Gear Tricycle, Tailwheel
    Materials Composite, Fabric, Tube
    KIT AND PLANS:
    Kit Available YesQuick-build Available No
    Plans Available NoIncludes Engine No
    Beginner Build Time (hrs)Number Built & Flown
    Kit Cost ($US) $10,275Plans Cost ($US) $
    Build Cost Range $ - $
    COMMENTS:
    Design discontinued 2004.