CZAW SportCruiser \ PiperSport. Characteristic. A photo.
The CZAW SportCruiser \ PiperSport is a light single-engine sports aircraft developed by engineers from Czech Aircraft Works and Piper Aircraft specialists in 2006.
CZAW SportCruiser \ PiperSport photo
Development of the aircraft CZAW SportCruiser \ PiperSport experts began the Czech Republic and the United States in the year 2004, in doing so, to aircraft manufacturers was to create a fast sports plane that meets most modern requirements and are relatively expensive.
Light sport aircraft CZAW SportCruiser was introduced in 2006 year, while durable and meets the best aerodynamic characteristics of the aircraft fuselage allowed the aircraft not only to accelerate to high speeds (maximum airspeed 300 km \ h), but also to perform at similar speeds, different kinds of maneuvers that naturally attracted the attention of many fans of sports aircraft.
Photo CZAW SportCruiser \ PiperSport
The power plant of small-aircraft represented by one four-cylinder piston engine Rotax 912ULS, providing the aircraft power 100 hp, which quite a bit, however, thanks to the work done, the plane could not only accelerate quickly and make different kinds of aerobatic stunts, but also to carry on its board besides the pilot and one passenger more, as a consequence, the aircraft became popular, and from private owners.
Is relatively small and the cost of the aircraft - according to 2010 years, depending on the configuration of the aircraft, its price could vary 119 - 139 thousand dollars, which is lower than the actual price of a powerful sports car.
The basic version of the aircraft is a model CZAW SportCruiser could be equipped with not only the engine Rotax 912ULS, but if necessary, the future owner can buy more powerful powerplant - piston engine with a capacity of Jabiru 3300 120 hp
Cabin CZAW SportCruiser \ PiperSport
In 2010 year it was a model PiperSport, practically does not differ from the basic version, except only became one single layout with the engine Rotax 912ULS. Among other things, since that period, the aircraft was sold and the American aircraft manufacturer Piper Aircraft, which has made its technology also in the development of the aircraft in the initial stages.
In addition, a PS-28 Cruiser version was developed specifically for the European space agency, however, no actual changes were made to the aircraft.
Most planes CZAW SportCruiser \ PiperSport operated either by private owners or owners of flight school - paired control of the aircraft allows to prepare future pilots.
Specifications CZAW SportCruiser \ PiperSport.
- Crew: 1 people;
- Passenger: 1 people;
- aircraft Length: 7,17 m .;
- Wingspan: 8,65 m .;
- Plane Height: 2,4 m .;
- Weight of empty aircraft: 335 kg .;
- Payload: 265 kg .;
- Maximum takeoff weight: 600 kg .;
- Cruising speed: 219 km \ h. (Depending on version);
- Maximum flight speed: 300 km \ h. (Depending on version);
- Maximum flight distance: 1020 km .;
- Maximum flight height: 5100 m .;
- aircraft engine type: a piston;
- Powerplant: Rotax 912ULS (depending on version);
- Power: 100 hp (Depending on version).