Comco Ikarus C42
The Ikarus C42 is a German light-sport aircraft with a high wing, large doors, and a simple aluminium-and-fabric structure. Its low operating cost and forgiving handling have made it a common choice for microlight training across Europe. The C42’s fixed tricycle gear makes it practical on grass strips and small airfields.
Did you know?
The C42's four-stroke Rotax 912 is quieter and more reliable than the two-stroke engines common on earlier microlights.
Specifications
| Length | 6.3 m (21 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 9.5 m (31 ft) |
| Height | 2.3 m (7 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 1 |
| Persons on board | 2 |
| Crew | 1 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 0.5 t |
| Range | 650 NM (1,204 km) |
| Maximum speed | 120 kt (222 km/h) |
| Stall speed | 35 kt (65 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 ft (4,572 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 10,000 ft (3,048 m) |
| Rate of climb | 980 ft/min (5 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 100 m (328 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 50 l |
| Engines | 1x Rotax 912 |
| Units built | 1,200 |
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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