Evektor SportStar
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| Role | Light Sport Aircraft |
| National origin | Czech Republic |
| Manufacturer | Evektor-Aerotechnik |
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The SportStar and EuroStar are a family of a two-seat, light sport aircraft (LSA), manufactured by Evektor-Aerotechnik of the Czech Republic and powered by a Rotax 912ULS, 100 horsepower (75 kW) engine.[1][2]
The SportStar was the first approved special light-sport aircraft (S-LSA) and was named "S-LSA Aircraft of the Year" by AeroNews Network.[1]
Design and development
The SportStar is an all-metal design made from anodized, corrosion-proofed aluminum. The airframe uses a pop-riveted and bonded construction, which the company claims will improve fatigue characteristics and result in a longer service life. The company also claims this construction technique results in better crashworthiness, the elimination of rivet zippering in an accident and quieter in-flight noise levels due to the elimination of oil-canning and flexing.[3]
The SportStar was designed for towing sailplanes up to 1544 lbs (700 kg) gross weight and for towing banners up to 1479 sq ft (140 m2).[4]
Variants
- EuroStar SL
- Model for the European ultralight category, with a gross weight of 1,041 lb (472 kg)[2][5]
- EuroStar SLW
- Model for the European ultralight category, with a gross weight of 1,041 lb (472 kg)[6]
- Harmony
- Model for the US LSA market with enlarged ailerons and rudder to improve crosswind capabilities, an improved wing, winglets and tail as well as refined wheel pants and other fairings.[2]
- SportStar
- Initial model
- SportStar SL
- Improved model
- SportStar Max
- Version for the US LSA market with a gross weight of 1,320 lb (599 kg)[1][2]
- SportStar RTC
- SportStar RTC was developed to meet EASA VLA certification and intended for use in flight training.[7]
Specifications (SportStar MAX)
Data from Evektor website[8]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Capacity: one passenger
- Length: 17 ft 7.5 in (5.98 m)
- Wingspan: 28 ft 5 in (8.65 m)
- Height: 8 ft 2 in (2.48 m)
- Wing area: ft² (m²)
- Empty weight: 668 lb (308 kg)
- Useful load: 640 lb (292 kg)
- Loaded weight: 1320 lb (600 kg)
- Max. takeoff weight: 1320 lb (600 kg)
- Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 912ULS, ground adjustable propeller, 100 hp (75 kW)
- Propellers: Klassic 1700/3/R, composite, propeller, 1 per engine
- Propeller diameter: 5 ft 6 in (1.7 m)
Performance
- Never exceed speed: 146 knots (270 km/h)
- Maximum speed: 115 knots (213 km/h)
- Cruise speed: 110 knots (204 km/h)
- Stall speed: 40 knots (74 km/h)
- Range: 700 nm (1300 km)
- Service ceiling: 15,500 ft (4720 m)
- Rate of climb: 1020 ft/min (5.2 m/s)
- Wing loading: lb/ft² (kg/m²)
- Power/mass: 12.68 lb/hp (0.13 W/kg)
References
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- 1 2 3 Evektor, spol. s r.o. (n.d.). "SportStar Max Overview". Retrieved 4 November 2011.
- 1 2 3 4 Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, pages 47-48. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
- ↑ Evektor-Aerotechnik. "Advanced Airframe with Long Service Life". Retrieved 5 November 2011.
- ↑ Evektor-Aerotechnik (n.d.). "Glider Towing". Retrieved 4 November 2011.
- ↑ Evektor (n.d.). "EuroStar SL". Retrieved 4 November 2011.
- ↑ Evektor (n.d.). "EuroStar SLW". Retrieved 4 November 2011.
- ↑ "SportStar RTC". evektor.com. Retrieved 5 October 2015.
- ↑ Evektor, spol. s r.o. (2011). "Technical Data". Retrieved 2011-11-05.