Pipistrel Sinus
The Pipistrel Sinus is a Slovenian motor glider with a long wing and a retractable or folding propeller system. It can tour efficiently under power and soar once the propeller is stopped. The Sinus was one of the early aircraft that established Pipistrel’s reputation for extreme aerodynamic efficiency.
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Did you know?
The Sinus's airframe and aerodynamics became the design basis for Pipistrel's later Virus and Alpha Trainer models.
Specifications
| Length | 6.5 m (21 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Height | 1.1 m (4 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 1 |
| Persons on board | 2 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 0.5 t |
| Range | 800 NM (1,482 km) |
| Maximum speed | 130 kt (241 km/h) |
| Stall speed | 34 kt (63 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 ft (5,486 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 13,000 ft (3,962 m) |
| Rate of climb | 1,280 ft/min (6.5 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 232 m (761 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 100 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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