Lancair ES
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The Lancair ES is an American amateur-built aircraft that was designed and produced by Lancair. While it was in production the aircraft was supplied as a kit for amateur construction.[1][2]
Production of the aircraft kit was ended in 2012.[3]
Design and development
The aircraft features a cantilever low wing, a four-seat enclosed cabin that is Script error: No such module "convert". wide, fixed tricycle landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration.[1]
The aircraft is made from composites. Its Script error: No such module "convert". span wing employs a McWilliams RXM5-217 airfoil at the wing root, transitioning to a NACA 64-212 at the wingtip. The wing has an area of Script error: No such module "convert". and mounts flaps. The aircraft's recommended engine power range is Script error: No such module "convert". and standard engines used include the Script error: No such module "convert". Continental IO-550 four-stroke powerplant. Construction time from the supplied kit is estimated to be 2000 hours.[1][4]
When equipped with the Script error: No such module "convert". Continental IO-550-N the design was referred to as the Lancair Super ES. This was same powerplant used in the Columbia 300 and 350.[5]
In July 2016 the company announced it would be selling the older Lancair lines of aircraft to concentrate on the Lancair Evolution instead. Once the transition is complete the company will change its name to the Evolution Aircraft Company.[6]
Operational history
By December 2011, 90 examples had been completed and flown.[1] At least two examples have utilized custom engine mounts to allow installation of Lycoming IO-540 engines.[7]
Philippine Aerospace Development Corporation produced 6 units.[8]
Specifications (Super ES)
References
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- ↑ a b c d Vandermeullen, Richard: 2012 Kit Aircraft Buyer's Guide, Kitplanes, Volume 28, Number 12, December 2011, page 59. Belvoir Publications. ISSN 0891-1851
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- ↑ https://archive.today/20240307024631/https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1187954
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