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Top speed
  
176 km/h

Manufacturer
  
Skyfox Aviation

Wingspan
  
9.53 m

First flight
  
September 6, 1989

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The Skyfox Aviation Skyfox is an Australian ultralight cabin monoplane designed by Skyfox Aviation of Queensland and first flown in 1989. Originally sold as an ultralight it was later produced for general aviation use.

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Design and development

The Skyfox is a high-wing braced monoplane with a conventional tailwheel landing gear with a fixed tailwheel. It has a welded steel fuselage with fabric covering. The wings can be folded when not in use along the side of the fuselage.

Originally built to meet Australian ultralight regulations the latter CA-25 is built to JAR-VLA rules.

Variants

CA-21
Volkswagen-engined variant, production ended in 1991
CA-22
Ultralight variant with a Rotax 912 engine.
CA-25 Impala
General aviation variant
CA-25N Gazelle
CA-25 with nosewheel landing gear.

Specifications (CA-25)

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General characteristics

  • Crew: 2
  • Wingspan: 31 ft 3 in (9.53 m)
  • Height: 6 ft 1½ in (1.87 m)
  • Wing area: 124.6 ft2 (11.58 m2)
  • Empty weight: 640 lb (290 kg)
  • Gross weight: 1150 lb (522 kg)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 912 piston engine, 78 hp (58 kW)

    • Performance

  • Maximum speed: 109 mph (176 km/h)
  • Cruise speed: 98 mph (157 km/h)
  • Range: 372 miles (598 km)
  • Rate of climb: 800 ft/min (2.44 m/s)

    • References

    Skyfox Aviation Skyfox Wikipedia
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