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Trike
Belite Enterprises LLC/Chipper Aerospace LLC
8610 E 34th Street N #1
Wichita, KS 67226
United States
Phone: 316-253-6746
http://www.beliteaircraft.com
info@beliteaircraft.com
CATEGORY:
| Type | Fixed-wing | Sport-Pilot Compliant | Yes |
| Status | No Longer Sold | ||
| Categories | Ultralight | ||
PERFORMANCE:
| Max Speed (mph) | 63 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 8000 |
| Cruise Speed (mph) | 55 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 400 |
| Stall Speed (mph) | 28 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 200 |
| Range (statute mi) | 90 | Landing Distance (ft) | 200 |
POWERPLANT:
| Engine | Hirth F-33 | ||
| Design Horsepower | 30 | H.P. Low Range | 28 |
| Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 5 | H.P. High Range | 50 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
| Empty Weight (lb) | 254 | Useful Load (lb) | 296 |
| Gross Weight (lb) | 550 | ||
| Wing Area (ft2) | 108 | Length (ft) | 16.5 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 26.2 | Height (ft) | 7 |
DESIGN:
| Wing Design | Parasol | Folding Wings | Yes |
| No. of Seats | 1 | Tandem | No |
| Cockpit Width (in) | 24 | ||
| Landing Gear | Tricycle, Tailwheel | ||
| Materials | Composite, Fabric | ||
KIT AND PLANS:
| Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | Yes |
| Plans Available | No | Includes Engine | No |
| Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 700 | Number Built & Flown | 10 |
| Kit Cost ($US) | $7,200 | Plans Cost ($US) | $ |
| Build Cost Range | $10,000 - $26,000 | ||
COMMENTS:
| LSA legal |
