US Aviation Cumulus Glider

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Manufacturer
US Aviation
Description
The US Aviation Cumulus is an American low-wing, single-seat, open cockpit motor glider that was designed by Dave Ekstrom and produced by US Aviation, supplied in kit form for amateur construction.
First Flight
1995-01-01
Entry Into service
1995-01-01
Designer
Dave Ekstrom
Length (m)
6.096
Height (m)
1.2192
Max Speed (km/h)
136.7942
Cruise Speed (km/h)
120.7008
Min Speed (km/h)
51.499
Max Ceiling (m)
4572
Rate of Climb (m/s)
4.064
National Origin
United States of America
Number Built
5
Powerplant Description
1 × Rotax 447 twin cylinder, two-stroke aircraft engine, 30 kW (40 hp) each
Status
Production completed
Wikipedia Article (URL)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/US_Aviation_Cumulus
Flat Wing Span (m)
13.1064
Flat Wing Area (m²)
13.0993
Flat Wing Aspect Ratio
13
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