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    UltraCruiser

    Hummel Aircraft Company
    PO Box 183
    Dexter, MI 48130
    United States

    Phone: 734-548-4772

    https://www.hummelaircraft.com
    sales@hummelaircraft.com

    CATEGORY:
    Type Fixed-wingSport-Pilot Compliant Yes
    Status Current
    Categories Ultralight
    PERFORMANCE:
    Max Speed (mph) 95Service Ceiling (ft) 10000
    Cruise Speed (mph) 62Rate of Climb (fpm) 1000
    Stall Speed (mph) 26Takeoff Distance (ft) 150
    Range (statute mi) 75Landing Distance (ft) 300
    POWERPLANT:
    Engine Half-VW
    Design Horsepower 37H.P. Low Range 28
    Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) 5H.P. High Range 40
    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
    Empty Weight (lb) 254Useful Load (lb) 321
    Gross Weight (lb) 575
    Wing Area (ft2) 101Length (ft) 16
    Wingspan (ft) 22.5Height (ft) 4
    DESIGN:
    Wing Design LowFolding Wings No
    No. of Seats 1Tandem No
    Cockpit Width (in) 22.5
    Landing Gear Tricycle, Tailwheel
    Materials Metal
    KIT AND PLANS:
    Kit Available YesQuick-build Available Yes
    Plans Available YesIncludes Engine No
    Beginner Build Time (hrs) 550Number Built & Flown 120
    Kit Cost ($US) $16,625Plans Cost ($US) $320
    Build Cost Range $24,000 - $26,000
    COMMENTS:
    PART 103 or LSA legal. Build cost reflects plans built to ready to fly 103 legal from the factory. A complete kit with engine and instruments is around $21,000.