The “ant” is the prototype Ultrabat a fully aerobatic aircraft.
These are some of the details.
Stall clean.........55 Knots
With flap............45 or less.
Manoeuvring.......120
Turb. Pen.......... 140 or more.
VNE.................. 181
VD.................... 195.
G..ult................. +/-16
G..limit............... +/-8
Tank cap...............6 imp gallons.
Engine ............Rotax 583.
George Markey’s further remarks:-
"Burns about 4.5g/hr @ 6000 rpm (100 Kts)
Flat out straight and level 120 Kts.
Will loop from straight and level.
Roll rate 360deg/sec @ 120 Kts.
Snap roll @ 100Kts is abt 720 deg/sec.
The Bat is NOT an ultralight, so dont call it one; it is a serious unlimited aerobatic aircraft, with exceptionally low acquisition and running costs; delightfully light on the controls and very forgiving to fly. Lands itself like a pussycat. It is the only one of its kind in the world."
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