Whisper Aircraft Whisper
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| Role | Motor glider |
| National origin | South Africa |
| Manufacturer | Whisper Aircraft |
The Whisper Aircraft Whisper motor glider is a South African two-seat kit aircraft produced by Whisper Aircraft of Port Elizabeth. Major assemblies are completed at the factory with assembly intended to be completed by the owner. It is powered by a four-cylinder Limbach L2000 aero engine with options for the 85 hp (63 kW) Jabiru 2200 and 80 hp (60 kW) Rotax 912 available.[1]
Specifications
Data from Whisper Aircraft[2]
General characteristics
- Crew: 1 pilot
- Capacity: 1 passenger
- Length: 7.16 m (23 ft 6 in)
- Wingspan: 16 m (52 ft 6 in)
- Wing area: 15 m2 (160 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 17.07
- Empty weight: 500 kg (1,102 lb)
- Gross weight: 775 kg (1,709 lb)
- Fuel capacity: 85 L
- Powerplant: 1 × Limbach L2000 ,four-cylinder, four-stroke aircraft engine, 56 kW (75 hp)
- Propellers: 2-bladed Hoffmann, 3 position or fixed pitch
Performance
- Maximum speed: 210 km/h (130 mph, 110 kn)
- Cruise speed: 180 km/h (110 mph, 97 kn)
- Stall speed: 72 km/h (45 mph, 39 kn)
- Never exceed speed: 250 km/h (160 mph, 130 kn)
- Range: 1,200 km (750 mi, 650 nmi)
- Maximum glide ratio: 28
- Rate of climb: 3.6 m/s (710 ft/min)
- Rate of sink: 0.9 m/s (180 ft/min)
- Wing loading: 51.67 kg/m2 (10.58 lb/sq ft)
See also
References
- ^ Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 127. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
- ^ Whisper Motor Glider Specifications www.whisperaircraft.com Retrieved: 14 January 2009
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