PIPISTREL TAURUS

 

Origin:

Slovenia

Type:

Two-seat self-launched glider

Engine:

One 53 kw (71 hp) Rotax 503 UL 2V two-cylinder, two-stroke, fan-cooled engine with electronic dual ignition

Specifications:

  • Wingspan: 14.97 m (49 ft 1 in)
  • Length: 7.27 m (23 ft 10 in)
  • Height: 1.41 m (4 ft 8 in)
  • Wing area: 12.33 m² (132.7 sq ft)
  • Max speed with flaps extended: 130 km/h (81 mph)
  • Stalling speed with flaps: 63 km/h (39 mph)
  • Never exceed speed: 225 km/h (140 mph)
  • Max glide ratio: 41:1
  • Rate of sink: 42.6 m/min (140 ft/min)
  • Take-off run: 115 m (377 ft)
  • Service ceiling: 6,797 m (22,300 ft)
  • Endurance: 2.3 hrs
  • Range: 324 km (201 miles)
  • Empty weight: 285 kg (628 lb)
  • Loaded weight: 450 kg (992 lb)

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