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T-Bird II
Tbird Aircraft
217 Broadway
Berlin, WI 54923
United States
Phone: 920-509-7013
https://www.tbirdaircraft.com
tbirdaircraftllc@aol.com
CATEGORY:
Type | Fixed-wing | Sport-Pilot Compliant | Yes |
Status | Current | ||
Categories | Ultralight, Pusher |
PERFORMANCE:
Max Speed (mph) | 90 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 10000 |
Cruise Speed (mph) | 68 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 600 |
Stall Speed (mph) | 38 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 300 |
Range (statute mi) | 400 | Landing Distance (ft) | 250 |
POWERPLANT:
Engine | Rotax 503 | ||
Design Horsepower | 50 | H.P. Low Range | 50 |
Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 12 | H.P. High Range | 80 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
Empty Weight (lb) | 539 | Useful Load (lb) | 561 |
Gross Weight (lb) | 1100 | ||
Wing Area (ft2) | 190 | Length (ft) | 18 |
Wingspan (ft) | 36 | Height (ft) | 5 |
DESIGN:
Wing Design | High | Folding Wings | No |
No. of Seats | 2 | Tandem | No |
Cockpit Width (in) | 42 | ||
Landing Gear | Tricycle | ||
Materials | Fabric, Tubing |
KIT AND PLANS:
Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | Yes |
Plans Available | No | Includes Engine | No |
Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 100 | Number Built & Flown | 1300 |
Kit Cost ($US) | $22,498 | Plans Cost ($US) | $ |
Build Cost Range | $28,000 - $38,000 |
COMMENTS:
From the manufacturer: Bringing a well-built 2 seat ultralight trainer back into the LSA market, while supporting the vintage builder with parts for their Teratorn aircraft we are moving to newer technologies in the new Tbird II kits. |