Shearwater 201
| Shearwater 201 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Role | Homebuilt amphibian |
| National origin | New Zealand |
| Manufacturer | Shearwater Aircraft |
| Status | Under development |
| Number built | 0 |
| Unit cost |
$129,000 USD (kit less engine/avionics) |
The Shearwater 201 is a four-seat, amphibious, single-engine, mid-wing, V-tailed, fixed-wing aircraft that will be supplied as a kit. The kit is being designed to use either the Mistral G300 Wankel or Price Induction Jet DGEN 390 jet engines, both in pusher configuration. The kit is intended to have a construction time of 1000 man hours.[1]
Specifications (Shearwater 201)
Data from Shearwater Aircraft[2]
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Capacity: 3 passengers
- Length: 9.25 m (30 ft 4 in)
- Wingspan: 11 m (36 ft 1 in)
- Empty weight: 910 kg (2,006 lb)
- Gross weight: 1,500 kg (3,307 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Mistral G-300 (or Price DEGN 390 jet) Wankel engine, 220 kW (300 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 456 km/h (283 mph; 246 kn)
- Cruising speed: 480 km/h (298 mph; 259 kn) 230 knots (260 mph) indicated at 8,000 feet (2,400 m)
- Stall speed: 107 km/h (66 mph; 58 kn)
- Range: 4,560 km (2,833 mi; 2,462 nmi) with 45 minute reserve
References
- ↑ Shearwater Aircraft (2010). "The Kit - Overview". Retrieved 2011-10-03.
- ↑ Shearwater Aircraft (2010). "The Plane - Specifications". Retrieved 2011-10-03.
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