WHEELER SCOUT

 

BRAND and MODEL
WHEELER SCOUT
TYPE
Single-seat light sport aircraft
ORIGIN
Australia
ENGINE
One 10.44 kw (14 hp) Fuji Major 173 cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine
SPECIFICATIONS

Wingspan: 8.77 m (28 ft 8 in)

Length: 5.20 m (17 ft 1 in)

Height: 1.90 m (6 ft 2 in)

Wing area: 10.1 m² (109 sq ft)

Chord at root: 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)

Never exceed speed: 120 km/h (75 mph)

Max speed: 75 km/h (47 mph)

Max cruising speed: 65 km/h (40 mph)

Economical cruising speed: 65 km/h (40 mph)

Stalling speed: 32 km/h (20 mph)

Max rate of climb: 61 m/min (200 ft/min)

Fuel capacity: 2.5 litres (0.5 Imp gals)

Best glide ratio with power off at 65 km/h (40 mph): 7/1

Take-off roll: 70 m (230 ft)

Landing roll: 30 m (100 ft)

Service ceiling: 3,000 m (9,900 ft)

Range at cruising speed: 45 km (28 miles)

Empty weight: 55.5 kg (122 lb)

Payload: 79.5 kg (175 lb)

Loaded weight: 135 kg (297 lb)

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