The Aero Bravo Amazon is an ultralight aircraft from the Brazilian manufacturer Aero Bravo.[1]

Aero Bravo Amazon
Role Ultralight aircraft
National origin Brazil
Manufacturer Aero Bravo
First flight 2014
Developed from at least 24

Design and development

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The Amazon is an ultralight aircraft whose frame is made of aluminum tubes and planked with aluminum sheets. The two-seat cabin, which can be entered through side doors, is made of composite materials and offers 360° all-round visibility. In it, pilot and passenger sit side by side. The aircraft has a rigid nose wheel landing gear and a conventional tail unit. It is powered by a 74 kW Rotax 912 ULS four-cylinder boxer engine.[2]

Specifications

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General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Capacity: one passenger
  • Length: 6.88 m (22 ft 7 in)
  • Wingspan: 9.3 m (30 ft 6 in)
  • Height: 2.34 m (7 ft 8 in)
  • Wing area: 12.73 m2 (137.0 sq ft)
  • Empty weight: 346 kg (763 lb)
  • Gross weight: 600 kg (1,323 lb)
  • Fuel capacity: 140 L (37 US gal; 31 imp gal)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 912-ULS four cylinder, boxer engine, 74 kW (99 hp)
  • Propellers: 3-bladed Warpdrive Nickel Edges

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 200 km/h (120 mph, 110 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 190 km/h (120 mph, 100 kn)
  • Never exceed speed: 230 km/h (140 mph, 120 kn)
  • Range: 1,050 km (650 mi, 570 nmi)
  • Endurance: 5:30 h
  • Service ceiling: 3,660 m (12,010 ft)
  • Rate of climb: 5.6 m/s (1,100 ft/min)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Vinholes, Thiago (23 Sep 2016). "Maringá recebe o EAB Air Show, o "Oshkosh Brasileiro"" [Aviões do Brasil inteiro]. Airway (in Brazilian Portuguese). São Paulo.
  2. ^ Ubiratan, Edmundo (6 Oct 2019). "O metal resiste". Aero Magazine - UOL (in Brazilian Portuguese). Belo Horizonte.
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