HOVEY DELTA BIRD

 

BRAND and MODEL
HOVEY DELTA BIRD
TYPE
Single-seat ultralight biplane
ORIGIN
United States of America
ENGINE
One 22 kw (30 hp) at 5,500 rpm Cuyuna 430R two-cylinder, two-stroke, air-cooled engine
SPECIFICATIONS

Wingspan [upper]: 7.31 m (24 ft)

Wingspan [lower]: 6.2 m (20 ft 3 in)

Length: 4.57 m (15 ft)

Height: 1.83 m (6 ft)

Wing area: 14.1 m² (152 sq ft)

Never exceed speed: 97 km/h (60 mph)

Max level speed: 97 km/h (60 mph)

Max cruising speed: 72 km/h (45 mph)

Stalling speed: 42 km/h (26 mph)

Max rate of climb at sea level: 122 m/min (400 ft/min)

Take-off distance: 75 m (250 ft)

Landing distance: 75 m (250 ft)

Range at cruising speed: 80 km (50 miles)

Fuel capacity: 13.2 litres (2.9 Imp gals)

Empty weight: 99 kg (218 lb)

Payload weight: 105 kg (232 lb)

Loaded weight: 204 kg (450 lb)

PHOTO
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