Australian Lightwing SP-6000

SP-6000
Australian Lightwing SP-6000 artist's concept
Role Kit aircraft
National origin Australia
Manufacturer Australian Lightwing
Status Under development



The Australian Lightwing SP-6000 (or SP6000) is an Australian kit aircraft under development by Australian Lightwing of Ballina, New South Wales. The aircraft is intended to be supplied as a kit for amateur construction.[1][2]

Design and development

The aircraft was designed to comply with the Australian rules for amateur-built aircraft. It features a cantilever low-wing or optionally strut-braced high-wing, a six-seat enclosed cabin, fixed tricycle landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration.[1][2]

The SP-6000's fuselage will be made from fibreglass with the wing constructed of 6061-T6 aluminium, with S-glass control surfaces. It will be powered by a Corvette LS3 automotive engine conversion, a 180 to 200 hp (134 to 149 kW) Lycoming IO-360 four-stroke aircraft engine or a turboprop powerplant. The cabin will include an optional toilet and galley.[1][2]

The initial design offered will be unpressurized, but the company is considering a follow-on pressurized version. The high wing version will have a cruise speed of 145 kn (269 km/h), while the low-wing version will cruise at 250 kn (463 km/h).[2]

Specifications (SP-6000 Low wing)

Data from Company[2]

General characteristics

Performance

Avionics

References

  1. 1 2 3 Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 29. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Australian LightWing (2011). "The SP6000 Australian LightWing - 6 Seat". Retrieved 8 May 2012.

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