Engineering:P&M GT450
| GT450 | |
|---|---|
| |
| Quik GT450 | |
| Role | Ultralight trike |
| National origin | United Kingdom |
| Manufacturer | P&M Aviation |
| Introduction | 2006 |
| Status | In production |
| Developed from | Pegasus Quik |
The P&M GT450 is a British two-seat flexwing ultralight trike built by P&M Aviation of Manton, Marlborough, Wiltshire.[1][2]
Development
The GT450 is derived from the Pegasus Quik, a design produced by Pegasus Aviation, prior to its merger with Mainair Sports in 2003.[1][2][3]
The GT450 is named for its maximum takeoff weight of 450 kg (992 lb). The aircraft is equipped with a flexible wing with Trilam leading edge and a Kevlar trailing edge. The wing can be trimmed from 55 to 82 mph (89 to 132 km/h). The aircraft is equipped with a 80 hp (60 kW) Rotax 912UL or optionally a 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912ULS, both with electric starters, and a 65 L (14 imp gal; 17 US gal) polyethylene fuel tank mounted under the seat. Dual hydraulic rear-wheel disc brakes with a parking brake feature are standard. The cockpit fairing is made of fibreglass.[1][2]
Specifications (GT450)
Data from Company website[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Capacity: one passenger and 236 kg (521 lb) useful load
- Length: 2.90 m (9 ft 6.1 in)
- Wingspan: 9.25 m (30 ft 3.8 in)
- Height: 3.74 m (12 ft 3.1 in)
- Wing area: 13 m2 (140 sq ft)
- Empty weight: 214 kg (471 lb)
- Max takeoff weight: 450 kg (992 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 912UL four-stroke four-cylinder piston engine, 60 kW (80 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 152 km/h (95 mph, 83 kn)
- Cruise speed: 130 km/h (80 mph, 70 kn)
- Stall speed: 48 km/h (38 mph, 33 kn)
- Never exceed speed: 177 km/h (110 mph, 96 kn)
- Range: 608 km (375 mi, 326 nmi)
- Rate of climb: 5.46 m/s (1,075 ft/min)
- Wing loading: 34.6 kg/m2 (7.08 lb/sq ft)
- Power/mass: 0.13 kW/kg (12.4 lb/hp)
- Thrust/weight: 34 kg/sq m
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 P&M Aviation (n.d.). "The Quik GT450". http://www.pmaviation.co.uk/gt450.html. Retrieved 2009-10-14.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 217. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
- ↑ P&M Aviation (n.d.). "P&M Aviation". http://www.pmaviation.co.uk/index.php. Retrieved 2009-10-14.
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