Aeros UL-2000 Flamingo
| UL-2000 Flamingo | |
|---|---|
| Role | Ultralight aircraft
|
| National origin | Czech Republic |
| Manufacturer | Aeros SRO (CZ) |
| Introduction | 2001 |
| Status | In production |
| Produced | 2000–present |
The Aeros UL-2000 Flamingo is a
ultralight aircraft, designed produced by Aeros SRO (CZ) of Kutná Hora. It was introduced at the Aero show held in Friedrichshafen in 2001.[1][2][3]
Design and development
The aircraft was designed to comply with the
side-by-side configuration enclosed cockpit, tricycle landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration.[1][3]
The UL-2000 is made from composites and has a cabin width of 110 cm (43 in). Its 8.6 m (28.2 ft) span wing employs
Specifications (Flamingo)
Data from Bayerl[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Capacity: one passenger
- Wingspan: 8.6 m (28 ft 3 in)
- Wing area: 10.5 m2 (113 sq ft)
- Gross weight: 450 kg (992 lb)
- Fuel capacity: 75 litres (16 imp gal; 20 US gal)
- Powerplant: 1 × four stroke, 75 kW (101 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 240 km/h (150 mph, 130 kn)
- Cruise speed: 180 km/h (110 mph, 97 kn)
- Stall speed: 62 km/h (39 mph, 33 kn)
- Rate of climb: 6.5 m/s (1,280 ft/min)
References
- ^ a b c d Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011–12, page 22. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
- ^ "Aeros UL-2000 Flamingo (Czech Republic), Aircraft – Fixed-wing – Civil". Janes Information Services. 9 August 2007. Retrieved 23 April 2012.
- ^ ISSN 1368-485X