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    Details:

    Sting Carbon

    SportairUSA, LC
    10401 West Markham St.
    Little Rock, AR 72205
    United States

    Phone: 501-228-7777

    http://www.sportair.aero
    bill@sportair.aero

    CATEGORY:
    Type Fixed-wingSport-Pilot Compliant No
    Status No Longer Sold
    Categories
    PERFORMANCE:
    Max Speed (mph) 190Service Ceiling (ft) 21000
    Cruise Speed (mph)Rate of Climb (fpm) 1000
    Stall Speed (mph) 43Takeoff Distance (ft) 346
    Range (statute mi) 600Landing Distance (ft) 368
    POWERPLANT:
    Engine Rotax 912
    Design Horsepower 80H.P. Low Range 80
    Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) 21.5H.P. High Range 115
    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
    Empty Weight (lb) 760Useful Load (lb) 690
    Gross Weight (lb) 1450
    Wing Area (ft2) 105.6Length (ft) 20.5
    Wingspan (ft) 27.8Height (ft) 6
    DESIGN:
    Wing Design LowFolding Wings No
    No. of Seats 2Tandem No
    Cockpit Width (in)
    Landing Gear Tricycle
    Materials Composite
    KIT AND PLANS:
    Kit Available YesQuick-build Available No
    Plans Available NoIncludes Engine No
    Beginner Build Time (hrs) 1000Number Built & Flown 127
    Kit Cost ($US) $44,500Plans Cost ($US) $
    Build Cost Range $ - $
    COMMENTS:
    RG model also available ($48,250). Carbon fiber composdite, ballistic chute, upholstery, hardware; assistance available. No paint, avionics, engine or prop.