AeroAndina MXP-158 Embera
| MXP-158 Embera | |
|---|---|
| Role | Ultralight aircraft |
| National origin | Colombia |
| Manufacturer | AeroAndina |
| Status | Production completed |
| Developed from | AeroAndina MXP-150 Kimbaya |
The AeroAndina MXP-158 Embera is a Colombian ultralight aircraft that was designed and produced by AeroAndina of Cali. The aircraft was available ready-to fly.[1]
The MXP-158 is no longer in production.[2]
Design and development[edit]
The aircraft was designed to comply with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight rules and is noted for its robust design and ability to handle rough field operations. It features a strut-braced high-wing, a two-seats-in-side-by-side configuration enclosed cockpit, tricycle landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration.[1]
The aircraft is made from aluminum sheet. Its 9.5 m (31.2 ft) span wing is supported by V-struts and jury struts. The standard engine available was the 80 hp (60 kW) Rotax 912UL four-stroke powerplant.[1]
Specifications (MXP-158 Embera)[edit]
Data from Bayerl[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Capacity: one passenger
- Wing area: 11.7 m2 (126 sq ft)
- Empty weight: 279 kg (615 lb)
- Gross weight: 472.5 kg (1,042 lb)
- Fuel capacity: 87 litres (19 imp gal; 23 US gal)
- Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 912UL four cylinder, liquid and air-cooled, four stroke, 60 kW (80 hp)
- Propellers: 3-bladed composite
Performance
- Maximum speed: 190 km/h (120 mph, 100 kn)
- Cruise speed: 175 km/h (109 mph, 94 kn)
- Stall speed: 54 km/h (34 mph, 29 kn)
- Rate of climb: 5.2 m/s (1,020 ft/min)
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 16. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
- ^ AeroAndina (n.d.). "Our Models". Archived from the original on 31 January 2012. Retrieved 17 April 2012.