AAC SeaStar

Updated on Dec 08, 2024

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Top speed 164 km/h Length 6.48 m		Wingspan 8.33 m

Manufacturer Amphibian Airplanes of Canada

The AAC SeaStar is an amphibious biplane that was produced in kitplane form. The aircraft is built largely of composite materials and features wings that may be easily removed for transport, and a ballistic recovery system in the form of a parachute that can be deployed from the engine nacelle.

A version of the SeaStar is marketed by the Brazilian company, EDRA Aeronautica, as the EDRA Aeronautica Super Pétrel.

AAC also marketed a Super Petrel model in 2011.

This aircraft should not be confused with another composite-built small flying boat with the same name, the SeaStar Aircraft SeaStar.

Specifications (SeaStar)

Data from Kitplanes

General characteristics

Crew: one

Capacity: one passenger

Length: 21 ft 4 in (6.50 m)

Wingspan: 27 ft 4 in (8.33 m)

Height: 7 ft 6 in (2.29 m)

Wing area: 177.6 sq ft (16.50 m²)

Empty weight: 704 lb (319 kg)

Gross weight: 1,320 lb (599 kg)

Fuel capacity: 19 U.S. gallons (72 L; 16 imp gal)

Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 912 four cylinder, horizontally opposed four stroke aircraft engine, 80 hp (60 kW)

Propellers: 3-bladed ground adjustable

Performance

Maximum speed: 102 mph (164 km/h; 89 kn)

Cruise speed: 85 mph (74 kn; 137 km/h)

Stall speed: 40 mph (35 kn; 64 km/h)

Range: 425 mi (369 nmi; 684 km)

Service ceiling: 12,000 ft (3,658 m)

Rate of climb: 800 ft/min (4.1 m/s)

Wing loading: 7.43 lb/sq ft (36.3 kg/m²)

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