Light · ICAO NG5

Brm Aero Bristell UL

The Bristell UL is a modern Czech ultralight with a wide side-by-side cockpit and a low wing. It was developed from the NG-5 and has become BRM Aero’s best-known light-aircraft line. Its polished composite-and-metal finish gives it a distinctive premium appearance.

Brm Aero Bristell UL, example photo from Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Pit1233 · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

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The Bristell UL, BRM Aero's best-known light aircraft, is recognisable by its wide side-by-side cockpit and glossy composite-and-metal finish.

Specifications

Length6.5 m (21 ft)
Wingspan8.1 m (27 ft)
Height2.4 m (8 ft)
Maximum passengers1
Persons on board2
Crew1
Maximum take-off weight0.7 t
Range700 NM (1,296 km)
Maximum speed140 kt (259 km/h)
Stall speed28 kt (52 km/h)
Service ceiling15,000 ft (4,572 m)
Optimum ceiling10,000 ft (3,048 m)
Take-off distance120 m (394 ft)
Landing distance120 m (394 ft)
Fuel capacity130 l
Engines1x Rotax 912 iS

Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.

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