|
| Span |
Area |
Empty Weight |
Payload |
Gross Weight |
Wing Load |
Water Ballast |
| m |
ft |
sq.m |
sq.ft |
kg |
lb. |
kg |
lb. |
kg |
lb. |
kg
/sq.m |
lb.
/sq.ft |
kg |
lb. |
| 7.62 |
25 |
6 |
64.5 |
50 |
110 |
98 |
215 |
147 |
325 |
24.5 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
| Aspect
ratio: |
10 |
| Airfoil: |
|
| Structure: |
foam and fiberglass |
| Engine: |
|
Comment:
Haig, who developed the American Eagle American
Eaglet, designed this kitbuilt ultalight which
with tip extensions has a claimed L/D of 30.
Conceived with a sustainer engine turning a
small propeller in the gap between the rear
fuselage and the rudder and built almost
entirely out of foam and fiberglass, the Minibat
is not a self-launching design but intended,
after launch by auto-tow, winch or aerotow, to
provide a positive rate of climb with its
chainsaw engine. |
|
