Aerocomp VM-1 Esqual

VM-1 Esqual
Vol Mediterrani VM-1 Esqual
Role Ultralight aircraft
National origin Sweden
Manufacturer Vol Mediterrani
Aerocomp AB
Status In production
Unit cost
€75,000 (2011)
Variants Arion Lightning
Esqual VM-1 on display

The Aerocomp VM-1 Esqual is a Swedish ultralight aircraft, produced by Aerocomp AB of Alingsås. The aircraft is supplied as a kit for amateur construction or as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft.[1]

Design and development

The aircraft was originally designed in Spain by Vol Mediterrani to comply with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight rules and production was later moved to Sweden. It features a cantilever low-wing, a two-seats-in-side-by-side configuration enclosed cockpit, tricycle landing gear or conventional landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration. Early versions used conventional landing gear but the current manufacturer is producing the nosewheel version. A retractable gear version is under development.[1]

The aircraft is made from high density PVC foam and epoxy resin composites. Standard engines available are the 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912S, 85 hp (63 kW) Jabiru 2200, 120 hp (89 kW) Jabiru 3300 and the 95 hp (71 kW) ULPower UL260i four-stroke powerplants. The landing gear is made from 7175-T6 aluminum alloy and employs a freely-castering nosewheel and main wheels brakes for steering. The wing features electrically-actuated flaps. Manual trim is standard with electric trim optional.[1][2]

Specifications (VM-1 Esqual)

Data from Bayerl and Aerocomp AB[1][2]

General characteristics

Performance

See also

Related development


References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 17. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. 1 2 Aerocomp AB (n.d.). "Information of the VM-1 Esqual [sic]". Retrieved 18 April 2012.

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