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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 | ||
