Flaris LAR01
| LAR01 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Very light jet |
| National origin | Poland |
| Manufacturer | Metal-Master |
| Designer | Rafał Ładziński, Andrzej Frydrychewicz[1] |
| First flight | Planned for 2016[2] |
| Status | Under development[3] |
Flaris LAR01 , also variously called the LAR 1, is a Polish four-seat very light jet, currently under development by Metal-Master of Jelenia Góra.[4] The project was started by Sylwia and Rafał Ładzińscy with the assistance of the Instytut Lotnictwa, Instytut Techniczny Wojsk Lotniczych, Politechnika Warszawska, Politechnika Wrocławska and Wojskowa Akademia Techniczna.[5][6] The chief designer is Andrzej Frydrychewicz.[7] with aerodynamics by Krzysztof Kubryński.[8] Rafał Ładziński is the head of the FLARIS project, the chief of the R&D, the originator and the manufacturer of the jet.[9][10]
The aircraft mock-up was displayed at the 2013 Paris Airshow.[6] The designers intend to install removable wings.[11]
The first prototype is being used for non-destructive load testing while the second aircraft will be the first to fly. Powered by a Pratt & Whitney Canada PW610 turbofan the second prototype began taxi tests on 20 February 2015 in preparation for the first flight. The type is expected to be certificated in 2018.[12][13][14] The production version will use the Williams FJ33-5A powerplant.[15]
Specifications (projected)
Data from Company[16][17][18][15]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Capacity: four
- Length: 8.32 m (27 ft 4 in)
- Wingspan: 8.68 m (28 ft 6 in)
- Height: 2.43 m (8 ft 0 in)
- Wing area: 10.0 m2 (108 sq ft)
- Empty weight: 700 kg (1,543 lb)
- Gross weight: 1,500 kg (3,307 lb)
- Max takeoff weight: 1,500 kg (3,307 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Williams FJ33-5A turbofan engine, 8.5 kN (1,900 lbf) thrust
Performance
- Cruise speed: 700 km/h (430 mph, 380 kn)
- Stall speed: 115 km/h (71 mph, 62 kn)
- Range: 3,200 km (2,000 mi, 1,700 nmi)
- Service ceiling: 8,534.4 m (28,000 ft)
- Maximum glide ratio: 18:1
- Rate of climb: 30 m/s (5,900 ft/min)
- Wing loading: 150 kg/m2 (31 lb/sq ft)
References
- ^ "FLARIS LAR 1 - General characteristic".
- ^ "FLARIS LAR 1 - FAQ". flaris.pl. Retrieved 28 February 2016.
- ^ "FLARIS LAR 1 - FAQ". flaris.pl. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
- ^ "Flaris Brand | Flaris". Flaris.pl. Retrieved 2013-07-02.
- ^ "Family jet – professional partners | Flaris". Flaris.pl. Retrieved 2013-07-02.
- ^ a b "Polski mini-odrzutowiec zrewolucjonizuje rynek! - Tech - WP.PL". Tech. Retrieved 2013-07-02.
- ^ "Personal jet aircraft LAR 1 – the design team | Flaris". Flaris.pl. Archived from the original on 1 July 2013. Retrieved 2013-07-02.
- ^ Grupa Wirtualna Polska. "Firma spod Jeleniej Góry skonstruowała statek powietrzny". funduszeue.wp.pl. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
- ^ "We are testing the landing gear on Flaris".
- ^ "We are approaching our destination".
- ^ Bergqvist, Pia (7 May 2015). "Polish Single-Engine Jet Nears First Flight". Flying (magazine). Retrieved 12 May 2015.
- ^ Sarsfield, Kate (12 March 2015), "New Polish ultra-light jet begins taxi tests", Flightglobal, Reed Business Information, archived from the original on 14 March 2015, retrieved 14 March 2015
{{citation}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Metal Master Flaris LAR-1 ultra-light jet begins taxi tests. YouTube. 12 March 2015. Retrieved 1 May 2015.
- ^ "Polish VLJ Now In Final Testing". AVweb. Retrieved 1 May 2015.
- ^ a b "FLARIS LAR 1 - Powerplant". flaris.pl. Retrieved 30 July 2015.
- ^ "Promising start | Flaris". Flaris.pl. Retrieved 2013-07-02.
- ^ "FLARIS LAR 1 – modern private jet | Flaris". Flaris.pl. Retrieved 2013-07-02.
- ^ "Personal jet LAR 1 – Aearial Virtuoso | Flaris". Flaris.pl. Retrieved 2013-07-02.