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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-wing | Sport-Pilot Compliant | Yes |
Status | Current | ||
Categories | Ultralight |
PERFORMANCE:
Max Speed (mph) | 95 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 10000 |
Cruise Speed (mph) | 62 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 1000 |
Stall Speed (mph) | 26 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 150 |
Range (statute mi) | 75 | Landing Distance (ft) | 300 |
POWERPLANT:
Engine | Half-VW | ||
Design Horsepower | 37 | H.P. Low Range | 28 |
Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 5 | H.P. High Range | 40 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
Empty Weight (lb) | 254 | Useful Load (lb) | 321 |
Gross Weight (lb) | 575 | ||
Wing Area (ft2) | 101 | Length (ft) | 16 |
Wingspan (ft) | 22.5 | Height (ft) | 4 |
DESIGN:
Wing Design | Low | Folding Wings | No |
No. of Seats | 1 | Tandem | No |
Cockpit Width (in) | 22.5 | ||
Landing Gear | Tricycle, Tailwheel | ||
Materials | Metal |
KIT AND PLANS:
Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | Yes |
Plans Available | Yes | Includes Engine | No |
Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 550 | Number Built & Flown | 120 |
Kit Cost ($US) | $16,625 | Plans Cost ($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. |