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    Thunder Gull JT2

    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-wingSport-Pilot Compliant No
    Status No Longer Sold
    Categories
    PERFORMANCE:
    Max Speed (mph) 87Service Ceiling (ft) 14000
    Cruise Speed (mph) 87Rate of Climb (fpm) 800
    Stall Speed (mph) 34Takeoff Distance (ft) 200
    Range (statute mi) 320Landing Distance (ft) 175
    POWERPLANT:
    Engine Rotax 503
    Design Horsepower 52H.P. Low Range 52
    Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) 10H.P. High Range 80
    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
    Empty Weight (lb) 398Useful Load (lb) 452
    Gross Weight (lb) 850
    Wing Area (ft2) 114Length (ft) 17.6
    Wingspan (ft) 24Height (ft) 5
    DESIGN:
    Wing Design HighFolding Wings No
    No. of Seats 2Tandem No
    Cockpit Width (in)
    Landing Gear Tricycle
    Materials Composite, Fabric, Metal, Tube
    KIT AND PLANS:
    Kit Available YesQuick-build Available No
    Plans Available NoIncludes Engine No
    Beginner Build Time (hrs) 300Number Built & Flown
    Kit Cost ($US) $14,950Plans Cost ($US) $
    Build Cost Range $ - $
    COMMENTS:
    No longer available.