Skua
Role Motor glider
National origin Brazil
Manufacturer Juvenelle Rosario
Status Production completed
Number built at least three

The Juvenelle Rosario Skua is a Brazilian mid-wing, T-tailed, single-seat motor glider that was designed and produced by Juvenelle Rosario of Florianópolis. When it was available it was supplied as a complete aircraft.[1]

Design and development

Named for the seabird of the same name, the aircraft is built predominantly from carbon fibre and intended to qualify as a European microlight.[1]

The aircraft is a conventional self-launching sailplane, with a retractable engine. The 12.6 m (41.3 ft) span wing mounts dive brakes and holds water ballast. The wings can be folded for storage or ground transportation. The aircraft reportedly has a very low empty weight of 70 kg (154 lb).[1]

In 2003 production was reported at one per month. At that time two customer aircraft had been completed and three were on order at a price of US$15,000 each.[1]

Specifications (Skua)

Data from World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 12.6 m (41 ft 4 in)
  • Wing area: 12.2 m2 (131 sq ft)
  • Empty weight: 70 kg (154 lb)

Performance

  • Stall speed: 32 km/h (20 mph, 17 kn)
  • Never exceed speed: 130 km/h (81 mph, 70 kn)
  • Maximum glide ratio: 27:1
  • Rate of sink: 0.7 m/s (140 ft/min)

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 57. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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