Evektor SportStar
The Evektor SportStar is a Czech low-wing light-sport aircraft widely used for training and recreational touring. Its broad canopy gives pilots excellent visibility, while its simple Rotax powerplant keeps operating costs low. In the United States it became one of the best-known European light-sport aircraft.
Did you know?
The SportStar's broad, low-set canopy gives wide visibility, helping it become a top-selling light-sport aircraft in the US.
Specifications
| Length | 6 m (20 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 8.1 m (27 ft) |
| Height | 2.3 m (8 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 1 |
| Persons on board | 2 |
| Crew | 1 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 0.6 t |
| Range | 700 NM (1,296 km) |
| Maximum speed | 125 kt (232 km/h) |
| Stall speed | 42 kt (78 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 ft (4,572 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 10,000 ft (3,048 m) |
| Rate of climb | 876 ft/min (4.5 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 128 m (420 ft) |
| Landing distance | 170 m (558 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 110 l |
| Engines | 1x Rotax 912 |
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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