Aeropro Eurofox
| Aeropro Eurofox | |
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| Tri-gear Aeropro Eurofox (USA name Aerotrek A240) at Lakeland, Florida (2009) | |
| Role | Light aircraft, light-sport aircraft |
| National origin | Slovakia |
| Manufacturer | Aeropro CZ |
| First flight | 1991 |
| Introduction | 1991 |
| Status | in production |
| Primary user | private pilot owners |
| Number built | over 500 by 2017 |
The Aeropro Eurofox is a Slovak-built two-seat light high-winged aircraft. It qualifies as a light-sport aircraft in the United States.[1]
Design and development
[edit]Aeropro was formed in 1990, and established its factory at Nitra in Slovakia. Deliveries of the Eurofox commenced in 1990. Since 1999, two versions have been produced, the conventional gear (taildragger) and the Tricycle gear. All versions have an enclosed cabin with two-side-by-side seats and folding wings. The Eurofox is sold in Europe as both factory complete and kit form, but is only available as a factory built aircraft in the U.S.[2] In 2018 a group of secondary school pupils in Kinross, Fife completed building a kit as part of a science project.[3]
From 2009, the Eurofox models were marketed in the US and Canada by Aerotrek Aircraft of Bloomfield, Indiana. This firm has named the tri-gear version as the Aerotrek A240 and the tailwheel version as the Aerotrek A220. Latest versions can be equipped with an optional parachute recovery system.[4] Both versions are offered with the 80 hp (60 kW) Rotax 912UL and the 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912ULS engines.[2]
Operational history
[edit]The Eurofox has been sold in several countries, with over 170 having been delivered by mid-2004.[2] Production continues and over 500 aircraft were flying with private owners by 2017.
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Variants
[edit]- Eurofox-3K
- Tri gear version. Sold in North America as the Aerotrek A240. It is an accepted US light-sport aircraft (LSA).[5][6]
- Eurofox-2K
- Tailwheel version. Sold in North America as the Aerotrek A220 It is an accepted US LSA.[5][6]
- Eurofox Glider Tug
- The tailwheel glider tug version is increasingly popular as a lightweight replacement for older types.
Specifications (Aerotrek A240)
[edit]Data from Aerotrek
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Capacity: 1 passenger
- Length: 5.64 m (18 ft 6 in)
- Wingspan: 9.12 m (29 ft 11 in)
- Height: 2.24 m (7 ft 4 in)
- Wing area: 10.45 m2 (112.5 sq ft)
- Empty weight: 293 kg (644 lb)
- Gross weight: 561 kg (1,235 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 912S , 75 kW (100 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 230 km/h (143 mph, 124 kn)
- Cruise speed: 193 km/h (120 mph, 100 kn)
- Stall speed: 64 km/h (40 mph, 35 kn)
- Range: 966 km (600 mi, 520 nmi)
- Rate of climb: 5.1 m/s (1,000 ft/min)
- Wing loading: 54 kg/m2 (11 lb/sq ft)
References
[edit]- Notes
- ^ Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 20. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
- ^ a b c Simpson, 2005, p. 14
- ^ "Pupil to take to the skies in plane built by Kinross High students". BBC News. March 2019. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
- ^ Aerotrek
- ^ a b Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, page 20. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN 1368-485X
- ^ a b Federal Aviation Administration (26 September 2016). "SLSA Make/Model Directory". Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- Bibliography
- Simpson, Rod (2005). The General Aviation Handbook. Midland Publishing. ISBN 1-85780-222-5.
- Specifications and images of the Eurofox series Aerotrek aircraft
External links
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