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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-wingSport-Pilot Compliant Yes
    Status Current
    Categories Ultralight, Pusher
    PERFORMANCE:
    Max Speed (mph) 90Service Ceiling (ft) 10000
    Cruise Speed (mph) 68Rate of Climb (fpm) 600
    Stall Speed (mph) 38Takeoff Distance (ft) 300
    Range (statute mi) 400Landing Distance (ft) 250
    POWERPLANT:
    Engine Rotax 503
    Design Horsepower 50H.P. Low Range 50
    Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) 12H.P. High Range 80
    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
    Empty Weight (lb) 539Useful Load (lb) 561
    Gross Weight (lb) 1100
    Wing Area (ft2) 190Length (ft) 18
    Wingspan (ft) 36Height (ft) 5
    DESIGN:
    Wing Design HighFolding Wings No
    No. of Seats 2Tandem No
    Cockpit Width (in) 42
    Landing Gear Tricycle
    Materials Fabric, Tubing
    KIT AND PLANS:
    Kit Available YesQuick-build Available Yes
    Plans Available NoIncludes Engine No
    Beginner Build Time (hrs) 100Number Built & Flown 1300
    Kit Cost ($US) $22,498Plans Cost ($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.