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Twister
Silence Aircraft GmbH
An der Heller 43
Schlo Holte Stukenbrock, 33758
Germany
Phone: +49 5207 9255011
http://silence-aircraft.de
info@silence-aircraft.de
CATEGORY:
Type | Fixed-wing | Sport-Pilot Compliant | No |
Status | Current | ||
Categories | Aerobatic |
PERFORMANCE:
Max Speed (mph) | 146 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 16000 |
Cruise Speed (mph) | 145 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 1275 |
Stall Speed (mph) | 47 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 350 |
Range (statute mi) | 805 | Landing Distance (ft) | 400 |
POWERPLANT:
Engine | ULPower UL260 | ||
Design Horsepower | 107 | H.P. Low Range | 80 |
Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 19 | H.P. High Range | 107 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
Empty Weight (lb) | 550 | Useful Load (lb) | 330 |
Gross Weight (lb) | 880 | ||
Wing Area (ft2) | 93.8 | Length (ft) | 20.3 |
Wingspan (ft) | 24.6 | Height (ft) | 5 |
DESIGN:
Wing Design | Low | Folding Wings | No |
No. of Seats | 1 | Tandem | No |
Cockpit Width (in) | 27 | ||
Landing Gear | Tailwheel | ||
Materials | Composite |
KIT AND PLANS:
Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | Yes |
Plans Available | No | Includes Engine | No |
Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 800 | Number Built & Flown | 21 |
Kit Cost ($US) | $45,000 | Plans Cost ($US) | $ |
Build Cost Range | $65,000 - $90,000 |