Southern Skies Quattro
| Quattro | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paramotor |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Southern Skies |
| Status | Production completed |
| Unit cost |
US$3,000 (2001) |
The Southern Skies Quattro is an American paramotor that was designed and produced by Southern Skies of Taylorsville, North Carolina for powered paragliding.[1]
Design and development
The aircraft was designed to comply with the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles rules and was the first paramotor to use a four-stroke powerplant. It features a paraglider-style high-wing, single-place accommodation and a single computer-controlled, electronic ignition system-equipped, 14 hp (10 kW), 212 cc (13 cu in), Honda Kart engine, without a reduction drive, mounted in pusher configuration. As is the case with all paramotors, take-off and landing is accomplished by foot.[1]
With its heavier four-stroke engine, the Quattro weighs 44 lb (20 kg) and can lift a pilot up to 180 lb (82 kg).[1]
Specifications (Quattro)
Data from Cliche[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wing area: 290 sq ft (27 m2)
- Empty weight: 44 lb (20 kg)
- Gross weight: 225 lb (102 kg)
- Fuel capacity: 2 U.S. gallons (7.6 L; 1.7 imp gal)
- Powerplant: 1 × Honda engine four-stroke, air-cooled kart engine, 14 hp (10 kW)
- Propellers: 2-bladed, 2 ft 10 in (0.86 m) diameter
Performance
- Cruise speed: 25 mph (22 kn; 40 km/h)