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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 |
