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Thunder Gull J
Earthstar Aircraft
P.O. Box 706
Santa Margarita, CA 93453
United States
Phone: 805-438-5235
http://www.thundergull.com
thundergul@aol.com
CATEGORY:
Type | Fixed-wing | Sport-Pilot Compliant | No |
Status | No Longer Sold | ||
Categories | Ultralight |
PERFORMANCE:
Max Speed (mph) | 63 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 14000 |
Cruise Speed (mph) | 63 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 700 |
Stall Speed (mph) | 25 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 125 |
Range (statute mi) | 190 | Landing Distance (ft) | 75 |
POWERPLANT:
Engine | Hirth F33 | ||
Design Horsepower | 30 | H.P. Low Range | 25 |
Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 5 | H.P. High Range | 52 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
Empty Weight (lb) | 252 | Useful Load (lb) | 298 |
Gross Weight (lb) | 550 | ||
Wing Area (ft2) | 95 | Length (ft) | 17.3 |
Wingspan (ft) | 17.6 | Height (ft) | 5 |
DESIGN:
Wing Design | High | Folding Wings | No |
No. of Seats | 1 | Tandem | No |
Cockpit Width (in) | |||
Landing Gear | Tricycle | ||
Materials | Composite, Fabric, Metal, Tube |
KIT AND PLANS:
Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | No |
Plans Available | No | Includes Engine | No |
Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 150 | Number Built & Flown | |
Kit Cost ($US) | $10,980 | Plans Cost ($US) | $ |
Build Cost Range | $ - $ |
COMMENTS:
No longer available |