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Acrolite 1C  Light Aircraft

Name :              Acrolite

Model:              1C

Type:                 Single Place light sport biplane, strut braced.

Construction:    Welded steel tube fuselage, riveted aluminum tube tail group, full sheeted box spar wing.

Aircraft Physical Specifications

Engine 80 hp Rotax 912U 100 hp Rotax 912S 120 hp Hirth F30
Reduction 2.27 to 1 2.43 to 1 2.43 to 1
Propeller 65 x 55 68 x 64 64 x 44
Airfoil     GA30U-212   GA30U-012
Wingspan 18 ft. x 2    
Wing area 120 sq. ft.    
Aspect ratio 8 to 1    
Length 17 ft.    
Height 6 ft.    
Fuel capacity 9 gal U.S.    
Wheel & tire size 500 X 5    
Empty weight 525 lbs    
Gross weight 800 lbs    
Span loading 22 lb./ft    
Wing loading 6.7 lb./sq. ft.    
Power loading 10 lb/bhp 8 lb/bhp 6.7 lb/bhp

Aircraft Performance Specifications

Power off stall speed 48 mph    
Power on stall speed 44 mph    
Landing speed 65 mph    
Maneuvering speed 95  mph.    
Maximum level speed 130 mph 140 mph 150 mph
Never exceed speed 160 mph    
Cruise speed 112 mph. 122 mph. 130  mph
Best glide speed 75  mph    
Best rate of climb 1600 fpm 2100 fpm 2400 fpm
Best climb rate speed 80 mph 90 mph 90 mph
Best climb angle speed 70 mph.    
Range 250 sm.    
Take off distance 500 ft.    
Landing distance 500 ft.