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PandM GT450

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Top speed
  
152 km/h

Manufacturer
  
P&M Aviation

Length
  
2.9 m

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The P&M GT450 is a British two-seat flexwing ultralight trike built by P&M Aviation of Rochdale, Greater Manchester.

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Development

The GT450 is derived from the Pegasus Quik, a design produced by Pegasus Aviation, prior to its merger with Mainair Sports in 2003.

The GT450 is named for its maximum takeoff weight of 450 kg (992 lb). The aircraft is equipped with a flexible wing with Trilam leading edge and a Kevlar trailing edge. The wing can be trimmed from 55 to 82 mph (89 to 132 km/h). The aircraft is equipped with a 80 hp (60 kW) Rotax 912UL or optionally a 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912ULS, both with electric starters and a 65 l (14 imp gal; 17 US gal) polyethelene fuel tank mounted under the seat. Dual hydraulic rear wheel disc brakes with a parking brake feature are standard. The cockpit fairing is made of fibreglass.

Specifications (GT450)

Data from Company website

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Capacity: one passenger
  • Length: 2.90 m (9.51 ft)
  • Wingspan: 9.25 m (30.32 ft)
  • Height: 3.74 m (12.26 ft)
  • Wing area: 13 sq m (140 sq ft)
  • Empty weight: 214 kg (471 lb)
  • Useful load: 236 kg (521 lb)
  • Max. takeoff weight: 450 kg (992 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 912UL four-stroke four cylinder piston engine, 60 kW (80 hp)

    • Performance

  • Never exceed speed: 177 km/h (110 mph)
  • Maximum speed: 152 km/h (95 mph)
  • Cruise speed: 130 km/h (80 mph)
  • Stall speed: 48 km/h (38 mph)
  • Range: 608 km (375 sm)
  • Rate of climb: 5.46 m/s (1075 fpm)
  • Power/mass: 0.13 kW/kg (12.4 lb/hp)

    • References

    P&M GT450 Wikipedia
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