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    Sparrow Sport Special

    Carlson Sparrow Aircraft
    2030 Lake St
    Niles, MI 49120
    United States

    Phone: 574-214-3660

    https://www.carlson-sparrow-aircraft.com/
    theecoop@comcast.net

    CATEGORY:
    Type Fixed-wingSport-Pilot Compliant Yes
    Status Current
    Categories
    PERFORMANCE:
    Max Speed (mph) 100Service Ceiling (ft) 12000
    Cruise Speed (mph) 85Rate of Climb (fpm) 1750
    Stall Speed (mph) 31Takeoff Distance (ft) 85
    Range (statute mi) 350Landing Distance (ft) 175
    POWERPLANT:
    Engine Rotax 503, Hirth F23
    Design Horsepower 52H.P. Low Range 50
    Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) 10H.P. High Range 68
    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
    Empty Weight (lb) 400Useful Load (lb) 375
    Gross Weight (lb) 775
    Wing Area (ft2) 117Length (ft) 16.8
    Wingspan (ft) 26Height (ft) 5
    DESIGN:
    Wing Design HighFolding Wings No
    No. of Seats 1Tandem No
    Cockpit Width (in) 24
    Landing Gear Tricycle, Tailwheel
    Materials Fabric, Tubing
    KIT AND PLANS:
    Kit Available YesQuick-build Available No
    Plans Available NoIncludes Engine No
    Beginner Build Time (hrs) 500Number Built & Flown 37
    Kit Cost ($US) $17,500Plans Cost ($US) $
    Build Cost Range $28,000 - $32,000
    COMMENTS:
    LSA Legal