AIRector 120
Role Ultralight aircraft
National origin Germany
Manufacturer Air Sports Aircrafts [sic]
Introduction 2010
Status In production
Produced 2012-present

The Air Sports AIRector 120 is a German ultralight aircraft, designed and produced by Air Sports Aircrafts [sic] of Dassel. It was introduced at the Aero show held in Friedrichshafen in 2010.[1]

Design and development

The aircraft was designed to comply with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight rules. It features a cantilever low-wing, a single-seat, enclosed cockpit, fixed conventional landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration.[1]

The aircraft is made from composites and has a very low empty weight of 120 kg (264.6 lb). The initial standard engine is the 50 hp (37 kW) Hirth F23 two-stroke powerplant, but it is expected that an all-electric drive train will be available soon.[1]

Variants

AIRector 120
Original model[1]
AIRector 300
Model introduced in 2015 with retractable landing gear and a 130 hp (97 kW) engine.[2]

Specifications (AIRector 120)

Data from Bayerl[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 8.02 m (26 ft 4 in)
  • Empty weight: 120 kg (265 lb)
  • Gross weight: 242 kg (534 lb)
  • Fuel capacity: 30 litres (6.6 imp gal; 7.9 US gal)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Hirth F23 two cylinder, air-cooled, two stroke, 37 kW (50 hp)
  • Propellers: 3-bladed composite

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 180 km/h (110 mph, 97 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 160 km/h (99 mph, 86 kn)
  • Rate of climb: 5 m/s (980 ft/min)

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 26. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. ↑ Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, page 28. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN 1368-485X
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