T-Bird I (Akka - Tierra)

VS (stall speed): 28 kts | 32 mph | 51 kph

VC (cruise speed): 52 kts | 60 mph | 97 kph

VNE (never exceed speed) : 96 kts | 110 mph | 177 kph

Climb ratio: 750 ft/min | 4 m/s
Glide ratio: 7-1

Takeoff distance over 50ft (15m) obstacle: 160 ft | 49 m
Landing distance over 50ft (15m) obstacle: 150 ft | 46 m

MEW (manufacturers empty weight): 122 kg | 270 lbs
MTOW (maximum takeoff weight): 272 kg | 600 lbs

Engine: Rotax 40 to 65 hp
Fuel consumption: varies from 2.4

Introducing the T-Bird Line of kit aircraft. This plane is the most respected kit in the industry, and for good reason. It is absolutely the strongest and the easiest ultralight to build. The evolution of the T-Bird began in 1974. It is the oldest continually built ultralight ever.

Rough field operation, tail dragger or tri-gear, highwing pusher. Tube and fabric. 100 hour build. pre-sewn colored fabric. +6 -4 stress. able to leap tall building.

Text and photo from: http://www.goldencircleair.com/tbird_frame.htm

Price: 12410 USD

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T-Bird II (Akka - Tierra)

Cruise speed: 61 kts
Empty weight: 259 kg | 572 lbs

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