Aerospool WT9 Dynamic
| WT9 Dynamic | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Role | Ultralight aircraft and Light-sport aircraft |
| National origin | Slovakia |
| Manufacturer | Aerospool |
| Status | In production |
| Unit cost |
US$108,509 (US LSA version, 2011) |
The Aerospool WT9 Dynamic is a Slovak ultralight and light-sport aircraft, designed produced by Aerospool of Prievidza. The aircraft is supplied as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft.[1]
Design and development
The aircraft was designed to comply with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight rules, US light-sport aircraft rules and UK BCAR Section "S". It features a cantilever low-wing, a two-seats-in-side-by-side configuration enclosed cockpit, fixed or retractable tricycle landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration.[1][2]
The aircraft is made with carbon fibre sandwich construction. The cockpit width is 1.15 m (45 in). Standard engines available are the 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912ULS, the Rotax 912iS[3] and the 115 hp (86 kW) Rotax 914 four-stroke powerplants. A glider towhook is optional equipment.[1][4]
Variants
- Microlight version
- Base model with gross weight of 450 kg (992 lb) and 75 litres (16 imp gal; 20 US gal) fuel capacity for the European microlight category[1]
- LSA version
- Model with gross weight of 549.7 kg (1,212 lb) and 98 litres (22 imp gal; 26 US gal) fuel capacity for the US light-sport aircraft category. Standard empty weight is 299.5 kg (660 lb), useful load 250.5 kg (552 lb), range 1,397 km (868 mi).[5]
Specifications (WT9 Dynamic European microlight version)
Data from Bayerl and Aerospool[1][4]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Capacity: one passenger
- Length: 6.40 m (21 ft 0 in)
- Wingspan: 9.00 m (29 ft 6 in)
- Height: 2 m (6 ft 7 in)
- Wing area: 10.35 m2 (111.4 sq ft)
- Empty weight: 260.00 kg (573 lb)
- Gross weight: 450 kg (992 lb)
- Fuel capacity: 75 litres (16 imp gal; 20 US gal) standard, 125 litres (27 imp gal; 33 US gal) optional
- Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 912ULS four cylinder, liquid and air-cooled, four stroke, 75 kW (101 hp)
Performance
- Cruising speed: 250 km/h (155 mph; 135 kn)
- Stall speed: 65 km/h (40 mph; 35 kn)
- Never exceed speed: 280 km/h (174 mph; 151 kn)
- Range: 1,600 km (994 mi; 864 nmi)
- Rate of climb: 7 m/s (1,400 ft/min)
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 22. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
- ↑ Experimental Aircraft Association (2012). "EAA's Listing of Special Light-Sport Aircraft". Archived from the original on 28 February 2014. Retrieved 23 April 2012.
- ↑ Aerospool (23 March 2012). "WT9 Dynamic Maiden Flight With Rotax 912 iS". Retrieved 13 May 2012.
- 1 2 Aerospool (2009). "Dimensions and weights". Archived from the original on 11 August 2014. Retrieved 25 December 2013.
- ↑ Aerospool, WT9 Dynamic Owner's Manual
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