Falcon 2000
The people at Team Falcon have
started production of the a improved Falcon 2000 and expect to
deliver 25 kits in the year 2000. The kits use Kevlar-carbon fibre
construction, for strength with light weight. Building times are
expected to be in the 200 hour range. The kit comes complete with
instruments and a parachute. Empty weight is 496 lbs, making it
eligible under the two place training exemption in the U.S., with
a gross weight of 992 lbs. The Falcon 200 is rated at 4.8 g's. It
features front and back seating with dual controls. Power is
supplied by a Rotax 503 engine in a pusher configuration.
Propeller Speed Reduction Unit:
Also available from Team Falcon is a durable planetary redrive. This
PSRU (Propeller Speed Reduction Unit) comes in 4 ratios: 1:84, 2:18,
2.84, and 3.18. Adapter kits to fit the Subaru EA82, Legacy EJ22, &
EJ25 are available. These units are polished to a nearly chrome look
and are in line with the crankshaft, giving a unique aircraft look
to these engines. The torsional vibration is eliminated by a
multiple 4 sprag system that allows the propeller to spin freely in
one direction and completely lock in with each engine pulse. The
units are machined out of 6061 T6 aircraft aluminium and weigh 54
lb's. The shaft is machined out of tool steel and hardened to RH 58
and has an additional 5/8" bolt for redundancy.
The website of Team Falcon does not
seem to exist so perhaps the aircraft is out of production.
specifications
powerplant
propeller
length
height
wing span
wing area
seats
empty weight
useful load
gross weight
fuel capacity
range |
Rotax 503 55 hp
Arplast 3-bladed 152 cm diameter.
17ft
8 ft 3 in
36 ft
18.1 sq m
x
225 kg
225 kg
450 kg
x
340 miles |
performance
takeoff distance,
ground roll
rate of climb
max speed
cruise speed
landing distance, ground roll
service ceiling |
100 m
580 fpm
120 mph
98 mph
100 m
12,000 ft |
limiting and recommended speeds
design manoeuvring speed (Va)
never exceed speed (Vne)
stall, power off (Vsl)
landing approach speed |
x
x
41 mph
x |
All specifications are based on manufacturer's
calculations
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