Whisper Aircraft Whisper

Whisper
Role Motor glider
National origin South Africa
Manufacturer Whisper Aircraft






|} The Whisper Aircraft Whisper motor glider is a South African two-seat kit aircraft produced by Whisper Aircraft of Port Elizabeth. Major assemblies are completed at the factory with assembly intended to be completed by the owner. It is powered by a four-cylinder Limbach L2000 aero engine with options for the 85 hp (63 kW) Jabiru 2200 and 80 hp (60 kW) Rotax 912 available.[1]

Specifications

Data from Whisper Aircraft[2]

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1 pilot
  • Capacity: 1 passenger
  • Length: 7.16 m (23 ft 6 in)
  • Wingspan: 16 m (52 ft 6 in)
  • Wing area: 15 m2 (160 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 17.07
  • Empty weight: 500 kg (1,102 lb)
  • Gross weight: 775 kg (1,709 lb)
  • Fuel capacity: 85 L
  • Powerplant: 1 × Limbach L2000 ,four-cylinder, four-stroke aircraft engine, 56 kW (75 hp)
  • Propellers: 2-bladed Hoffmann, 3 position or fixed pitch

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 210 km/h (130 mph; 113 kn)
  • Cruising speed: 180 km/h (112 mph; 97 kn)
  • Stall speed: 72 km/h (45 mph; 39 kn)
  • Never exceed speed: 250 km/h (155 mph; 135 kn)
  • Range: 1,200 km (746 mi; 648 nmi)
  • Maximum glide ratio: 28
  • Rate of climb: 3.6 m/s (710 ft/min)
  • Rate of sink: 0.9 m/s (180 ft/min)
  • Wing loading: 51.67 kg/m2 (10.58 lb/sq ft)

See also

References

  1. ↑ Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 127. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. ↑ Whisper Motor Glider Specifications www.whisperaircraft.com Retrieved: 14 January 2009


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