Evektor SportStar

SportStar
SportStar
Role Light Sport Aircraft
National origin Czech Republic
Manufacturer Evektor-Aerotechnik






Eurostar EV-97
Eurostar EV-97 in flight
EV-97 Eurostar showing the large hinged clear view cockpit canopy
SportStar instrument panel
SportStar wing showing the aircraft's split flap arrangement

The SportStar and EuroStar are a family of a two-seat, light sport aircraft (LSA), manufactured by Evektor-Aerotechnik of the Czech Republic and powered by a Rotax 912ULS, 100 horsepower (75 kW) engine.[1][2]

The SportStar was the first approved special light-sport aircraft (S-LSA) and was named "S-LSA Aircraft of the Year" by AeroNews Network.[1]

Design and development

The SportStar is an all-metal design made from anodized, corrosion-proofed aluminum. The airframe uses a pop-riveted and bonded construction, which the company claims will improve fatigue characteristics and result in a longer service life. The company also claims this construction technique results in better crashworthiness, the elimination of rivet zippering in an accident and quieter in-flight noise levels due to the elimination of oil-canning and flexing.[3]

The SportStar was designed for towing sailplanes up to 1544 lbs (700 kg) gross weight and for towing banners up to 1479 sq ft (140 m2).[4]

Variants

EuroStar SL
Model for the European ultralight category, with a gross weight of 1,041 lb (472 kg)[2][5]
EuroStar SLW
Model for the European ultralight category, with a gross weight of 1,041 lb (472 kg)[6]
Harmony
Model for the US LSA market with enlarged ailerons and rudder to improve crosswind capabilities, an improved wing, winglets and tail as well as refined wheel pants and other fairings.[2]
SportStar
Initial model
SportStar SL
Improved model
SportStar Max
Version for the US LSA market with a gross weight of 1,320 lb (599 kg)[1][2]
SportStar RTC
SportStar RTC was developed to meet EASA VLA certification and intended for use in flight training.[7]

Specifications (SportStar MAX)

Data from Evektor website[8]

General characteristics

Performance

References

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  1. 1 2 3 Evektor, spol. s r.o. (n.d.). "SportStar Max Overview". Retrieved 4 November 2011.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, pages 47-48. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
  3. Evektor-Aerotechnik. "Advanced Airframe with Long Service Life". Retrieved 5 November 2011.
  4. Evektor-Aerotechnik (n.d.). "Glider Towing". Retrieved 4 November 2011.
  5. Evektor (n.d.). "EuroStar SL". Retrieved 4 November 2011.
  6. Evektor (n.d.). "EuroStar SLW". Retrieved 4 November 2011.
  7. "SportStar RTC". evektor.com. Retrieved 5 October 2015.
  8. Evektor, spol. s r.o. (2011). "Technical Data". Retrieved 2011-11-05.
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