Icon A-5
The ICON A5 is an American two-seat amphibious light-sport aircraft whose first production example flew in July 2014, following a concept aircraft first flown back in 2008. Its carbon-fibre, flying-boat-hull fuselage carries Dornier-style sponsons that provide stability on water and double as steps for boarding, while the wings fold for road transport and storage. Powered by a 100 hp Rotax 912 iS turning a pusher propeller, it needs as little as 640 feet to take off from land or 840 feet from water. It was the first production aircraft certified to the full FAA Part 23 spin-resistance standard, a safety feature aimed at recreational pilots.
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An amphibious two-seater with folding wings: it takes off from water or land and folds for road transport and storage.
Specifications
| Length | 6.7 m (22 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10.3 m (34 ft) |
| Height | 2.2 m (7 ft) |
| Persons on board | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 0.5 t |
| Range | 300 NM (556 km) |
| Take-off distance | 220 m (722 ft) |
| Landing distance | 220 m (722 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 76 l |
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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