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Lammer Geyer Jupiter

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Top speed
  
281 km/h

Length
  
7.25 m

Wingspan
  
9.8 m

Manufacturer
  
Lammer Geyer Aviation

The Lammer Geyer Jupiter is a South African four-seat cabin monoplane designed by Lammer Geyer Aviation for sale as a kit for amateur construction.

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Design and development

Design on the Jupiter started in 1996 and the prototype, registered ZU-CNH first flew on 1 December 2002. The Jupiter is an all-composite low-wing cantilever monoplane with a fixed tricycle landing gear. The prototype is powered by a 210 hp (157 kW) Continental IO-360 flat-six engine with a three-bladed tractor propeller. The cabin has room for four seated side-by-side in two rows.

Specifications (prototype)

Data from Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1989-90

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Capacity: three
  • Length: 7.25 m (23 ft 9½ in)
  • Wingspan: 9.80 m (32 ft 1¾ in)
  • Height: 2.36 m (7 ft 9 in)
  • Wing area: 15.50 m2 (166.8 ft2)
  • Aspect ratio: 6.2
  • Empty weight: 560 kg (1235 lb)
  • Gross weight: 1025 kg (2259 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Continental IO-360 flat-six, 157 kW (210 hp)

    • Performance

  • Maximum speed: 281 km/h (175 mph)
  • Cruising speed: 253 km/h (157 mph)
  • Stall speed: 80 km/h (50 mph)
  • Range: 2000 km (1242 miles)
  • Service ceiling: 8230 m (27000 ft)
  • G limits: +6/-3.5

    • References

    Lammer Geyer Jupiter Wikipedia
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