CZAW Mermaid
| CZAW Mermaid | |
|---|---|
| |
| Role | Light-sport aircraft |
| National origin | Czech Republic |
| Manufacturer | Czech Sport Aircraft |
| Designer | Production completed |
The CZAW Mermaid is an amphibious flying boat light-sport aircraft produced by Czech Sport Aircraft in the Czech Republic.[1][2]
Design and development[edit]
The Mermaid has a composite hull and aluminum wings, with pusher configuration engine and a cruciform tail. Its 9.5 m (31.2 ft) span mid-wing has an area of 11.5 m2 (124 sq ft) and is equipped with flaps. The standard engine is the 120 hp (89 kW) Jabiru 3300 four-stroke powerplant.[1][2]
By December 2012 the aircraft was no longer offered for sale by CSA.[3]
Specifications (CZAW Mermaid)[edit]
Data from Bayerl[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Capacity: one passenger
- Wingspan: 9.5 m (31 ft 2 in)
- Wing area: 11.5 m2 (124 sq ft)
- Empty weight: 380 kg (838 lb)
- Gross weight: 560 kg (1,235 lb)
- Fuel capacity: 100 litres (22 imp gal; 26 US gal)
- Powerplant: 1 × Jabiru 3300 six cylinder, air-cooled, four stroke aircraft engine, 89 kW (120 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 210 km/h (130 mph, 110 kn)
- Cruise speed: 185 km/h (115 mph, 100 kn)
- Stall speed: 65 km/h (40 mph, 35 kn)
- Rate of climb: 4 m/s (790 ft/min)
References[edit]
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- ^ a b c Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 38. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
- ^ a b Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, page 41. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN 1368-485X
- ^ Czech Sport Aircraft (2012). "Czech Sport Aircraft". Archived from the original on 18 February 2015. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
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