Stemme S12
| S12 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Motor glider |
| National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | Stemme |
| First flight | April 2015 |
| Introduction | April 2015 |
| Status | Under development (2015) |
| Number built | One prototype |
The Stemme S12 is a German high-wing, two-seat motor glider under development by Stemme of Strausberg. It was introduced at AERO Friedrichshafen in April 2015, shortly after its first flight.[1]
Design and development
The Stemme S12 features a cantilever wing, a T-tail, a two-seats-in-side-by-side configuration enclosed cockpit under a bubble canopy and a single retractable engine.[1]
The aircraft is made from composite material. Its 25 m (82.0 ft) span wing employs winglets. The standard engine available will be the 115 hp (86 kW) Rotax 914 F2/S1 four-stroke turbocharged powerplant driving a retractable, folding, variable-pitch propeller. It has glide ratio of 53:1.[1]
Specifications (S12)
Data from Grady[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Capacity: one passenger
- Wingspan: 25 m (82 ft 0 in)
- Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 914 F2/S1 four cylinder, liquid and air-cooled, turbocharged, four stroke aircraft engine, 86 kW (115 hp)
- Propellers: two-bladed retractable, folding, variable-pitch propeller
Performance
- Cruise speed: 230 km/h (140 mph, 120 kn)
- Range: 1,530 km (950 mi, 830 nmi)
- Maximum glide ratio: 53:1
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See also
References
- ^ a b c d Grady, Mary (15 April 2015). "Stemme Debuts S12 Motorglider At Aero". AVweb. Retrieved 20 April 2015.