AeroAndina MXP-158 Embera
| MXP-158 Embera | |
|---|---|
| Role | Ultralight aircraft |
| National origin | Colombia |
| Manufacturer | AeroAndina |
| Status | Production completed |
| Unit cost |
€41,196 (2011) |
| Developed from | AeroAndina MXP-150 Kimbaya |
The AeroAndina MXP-158 Embera is a Colombian ultralight aircraft that was designed and produced by AeroAndina of Cali. The aircraft was available ready-to fly.[1]
The MXP-158 is no longer in production.[2]
Design and development
The aircraft was designed to comply with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight rules and is noted for its robust design and ability to handle rough field operations. It features a strut-braced high-wing, a two-seats-in-side-by-side configuration enclosed cockpit, tricycle landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration.[1]
The aircraft is made from aluminum sheet. Its 9.5 m (31.2 ft) span wing is supported by V-struts and jury struts. The standard engine available was the 80 hp (60 kW) Rotax 912UL four-stroke powerplant.[1]
Specifications (MXP-158 Embera)
Data from Bayerl[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Capacity: one passenger
- Wing area: 11.7 m2 (126 sq ft)
- Empty weight: 279 kg (615 lb)
- Gross weight: 472.5 kg (1,042 lb)
- Fuel capacity: 87 litres (19 imp gal; 23 US gal)
- Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 912UL four cylinder, liquid and air-cooled, four stroke, 60 kW (80 hp)
- Propellers: 3-bladed composite
Performance
- Maximum speed: 190 km/h (118 mph; 103 kn)
- Cruising speed: 175 km/h (109 mph; 94 kn)
- Stall speed: 54 km/h (34 mph; 29 kn)
- Rate of climb: 5.2 m/s (1,020 ft/min)
References
- 1 2 3 4 Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 16. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
- ↑ AeroAndina (n.d.). "Our Models". Retrieved 17 April 2012.
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