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Sapphire
Sapphire Aircraft Australia Pty Ltd
8 Georgina Court
Strathdale, Victoria 3550
Australia
Phone:
CATEGORY:
| Type | Fixed-wing | Sport-Pilot Compliant | No |
| Status | No Longer Sold | ||
| Categories | |||
PERFORMANCE:
| Max Speed (mph) | 112 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 12000 |
| Cruise Speed (mph) | 98 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 1000 |
| Stall Speed (mph) | 42 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 150 |
| Range (statute mi) | Landing Distance (ft) | 350 |
POWERPLANT:
| Engine | Rotax 447 | ||
| Design Horsepower | 40 | H.P. Low Range | 40 |
| Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 12 | H.P. High Range | 56 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
| Empty Weight (lb) | 396 | Useful Load (lb) | 308 |
| Gross Weight (lb) | 704 | ||
| Wing Area (ft2) | 98.3 | Length (ft) | 16.4 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 29 | Height (ft) | 4 |
DESIGN:
| Wing Design | High | Folding Wings | No |
| No. of Seats | 1 | Tandem | No |
| Cockpit Width (in) | |||
| Landing Gear | Tailwheel | ||
| Materials | Composite | ||
KIT AND PLANS:
| Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | No |
| Plans Available | No | Includes Engine | No |
| Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 280 | Number Built & Flown | 44 |
| Kit Cost ($US) | $10,500 | Plans Cost ($US) | $ |
| Build Cost Range | $ - $ | ||
COMMENTS:
| Popular Australian single-seat ultralight kit meets 51% rule. MTOW with 503 Rotax=770 lb. Cruise with 503 and Sweetapple three-blade prop and all fairings = 90 kts. New address: 8 Georgina Court, Strathdale, VIC 3550 Australia.. |
