Pulsar XP
Designed and
introduced in 1989 by Mark Brown, the Pulsar XP/III was an
instant hit and quickly became the most popular entry level, light
weight, high performance glass airplane kit in the world. More than
500 kits have been sold with over 250 already flying worldwide.
Aimed at first
time builders / low time pilots, it is a superb "Builder-Friendly"
airplane kit with emphasis on low parts count and
ease-of-construction. Coupled with the most efficient performance
numbers per horsepower (cruises at 150 mph on 80 hp engine or 206
mph with the Jabiru 120 hp or the Turbo Rotax 914.
The Pulsar
XP/III has proved to be a real star, winning 1st & 2nd places in
the "Sun 100" race, repeatedly. Reaching 186 mph with an 80 hp
Rotax 912.
specifications
powerplant
propeller
length
height
wing span
wing area
seats
empty weight
useful load
gross weight
fuel capacity
range |
912
x
20ft
5ft
11ins
25ft
80 sq ft
2
x
500lb
1100lb
28 gal
900miles |
2200
x
20ft
5ft
11ins
25ft
80 sq ft
2
x
550lb
1100lb
28 gal
900miles |
performance
takeoff distance,
ground roll
rate of climb
max speed
cruise speed
landing distance, ground roll
service ceiling |
800ft
1500fpm
160mph
150mph
800ft
x |
800ft
1500fpm
160mph
150mph
800ft
x |
limiting and recommended speeds
design manoeuvring speed (Va)
never exceed speed (Vne)
stall, power off (Vsl)
landing approach speed |
x
x
47mph
x |
x
x
47mph
x |
All specifications are based on manufacturer's
calculations
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