HORNET AG-UTILITY

A big roomy utility kit for only AUS$36,000 plus GST

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This is a high lift wing version for AG utility use. AG equipment such as tanks, containers, seed sprayers etc are optional extras.
The aircraft is built under SAA regulations.

Features

• STOL performance
• Fully enclosed two seater
• Full cabin width (110cm) width, side by side seating
• Strong tricycle undercarriage for training, unprepared airstrips and operation from rough terrain
• 100 litres fuel capacity
• 337 litre luggage compartment
• High wing
• 80 or 100 hp Rotax 912 engine
• Conventional centrestick or dual stick controls
• Differential disk brakes with dual calipers
• 6 X 6 wheels
• Beginner kit project
• Price for airframe kit AUS$23,500 plus GST

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This is a high lift wing version for AG utility use. AG equipment such as tanks, containers, seed sprayers etc are optional extras. The aircraft is built under SAA regulations.

Kit Progress

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Features

• Fully enclosed two seater (2 + cargo) or (2 + 2)
• Roomy cockpit with outstanding vision, even when taxiing
• Extra large cargo area designed to accommodate either two seats (GA Experimental), ag-equipment or just luggage for a cross-country trip
• Rugged undercarriage for unprepared airstrips and operation from rough terrain
• High undercarriage, a must for the stall performing wing with full length mounted slats and flaps and ailerons
• Semi monocoque all-metal construction providing an airframe that is durable, corrosion resistant and virtually maintenance free.
• Aviation grade 2024T3 and 6061T6 aluminium and 4130 steel
• Fold up doors for easy access
• Comfortable seats that are easily removed
• Cockpit integrated in a (roll cage) frame supporting all mounting hard points such wing strut mounts, engine mounts and landing gear attachments
• Price for airframe kit A$29,900 plus GST
• Options include:

  • disc brakes
  • adjustable or standard seating
  • tinted or clear windows
  • centre or conventional stick control
  • different sized fuel tanks from 80litre
  • rear access door for cargo area
  • high lift wing version for AG utility use
  • AG equipment (tanks, containers etc)

Engines

Suitable engines range from 60hp to 120hp. The ideal are the Rotax 912s (100hp) or the Rotax 914.

Specifications & Performance

SPECIFICATIONS			PERFORMANCE (with Hirth 3701 ES)
Length Overall	6.4m		Take off/rotate speed(no flaps)	45 kts
Height	2.4m		Takeoff Distance, zero wind, no flaps	150m
Wheel Base	2.2m		Takeoff Distance, zero wind 15 degrees flap	120m
Wingspan	9m		Takeoff Distance, light headwind no flaps	90m
Empty Weight	420kg*		Takeoff Distance, light headwind 15 degrees flaps	80m
MTOW	800kg		Cruise Speed	90 kts
Motorisation	100-180hp		Vne	100 kts
Design Load	+5/-3		Distance from takeoff to clearance of a 50m obstacle	250m
Standard Fuel Qty	120 litres		Climb Rate @ 55-60kts	1500'/min
Range standard	3.7 hours +		Climb Rate @480kg takeoff weight (prop dependent)	n/a
Long range tanks	80-160L		Landing Distance over 50m obstacle with 15 degrees flap and brakes applied	300m
Cabin W/L/H	110cm wide		Landing Speed (no flaps)	55 kts
Seating	2		Stall Speed	40 kts
Engines in use: Lycoming 320, Lycoming 0360
All metal airframe
Tailwheel
XL cargo area

* engine depending

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