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Sport Hornet LRS

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Top speed
  
222 km/h

Length
  
6.55 m

First flight
  
1992

Wingspan
  
9.14 m

Manufacturer
  
Higher Class Aviation

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The Sport Hornet LRS is a Light Sport Aircraft. One unique attribute that sets the Sport Hornet LRS apart from other LSA Aircraft is the air spring suspension system on the landing gear. This protects the aircraft from damage in the event of "miscalculated" landings and allows for a better experience for the pilot and passengers.

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Specifications

Data from Sport Hornet

General characteristics

  • Crew: one pilot
  • Capacity: one passenger
  • Length: 21.5 ft (6.55 m)
  • Wingspan: 30 ft (9.14 m)
  • Height: 9 ft (2.74 m)
  • Wing area: 155 sq ft (14.4 m2)
  • Airfoil: Eiffel 370
  • Empty weight: 680 lb (308 kg)
  • Useful load: 540 lb (option dependent) (245 kg)
  • Max. takeoff weight: 1,320 lb (600 kg)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 912 ULS IVO Medium 3, 100 hp (74.6 kW)

    • Performance

  • Never exceed speed: 120 kn (138 mph)
  • Maximum speed: 120 kn (138 mph)
  • Cruise speed: 100 kn (115 mph)
  • Stall speed: 35 kn (40 mph)
  • Range: 440 nmi (1000 km)
  • Service ceiling: 10,000 ft (3,050 m)
  • Rate of climb: 1,000 ft/min (305 m/min)

    • References

    Sport Hornet LRS Wikipedia
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