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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 |