LH Aviation LH-10 Ellipse
LH Aviation LH-10 Ellipse is a low-wing, tandem two-seat light kit aircraft, powered by a 100 hp Rotax petrol engine in a pusher-prop configuration. Its low weight and unusual configuration is designed to deliver a very high cruising speed with exceptional fuel economy.
Developing nation: France.
Manufacturer/designer: LH Aviation.
Production line: Melun-Villaroche Airport.
Type aircraft: Light Aircraft.
First flight: 6 December 2007.
First delivery:
The Force Aerienne Populaire de Benin has ordered two Grand Duc to monitor their coastlines around the capital Porto-Novo. The Grand Duke is a so-called “aerial territory surveillance system” and differs from the original version only in its comprehensive on-board instrumentation including autopilot, equipment for night flying, GPS, Iridium satellite communications, transponder, digital camera, Geobox system for tracking the aircraft from the ground, etc. The first production Ellipse appeared at the June 2011 Paris Air Show, painted in the colours of the Air Force of Benin.
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Length: 5.11 m (16 ft 9 in) excluding nose probe
- Wingspan: 8.00 m (26 ft 3 in)
- Height: 2.40 m (7 ft 10 in)
- Wing area: 4.50 m2 (48.4 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 14.2
- Empty weight: 300 kg (661 lb)
- Max takeoff weight: 540 kg (1,190 lb)
- Fuel capacity: 70 L (15.4 Imp gal, 18.5 USS gal)
- Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 912 ULS flat 4-cylinder piston, air- and water-cooled, 73.5 kW (98.6 hp)
- Propellers: 4-bladed ground adjustable pusher
Performance
- Maximum speed: 370 km/h (230 mph; 200 kn)
- Cruising speed: 269 km/h (167 mph; 145 kn)
- Stall speed: 106 km/h (66 mph; 57 kn)
- Never exceed speed: 450 km/h (280 mph; 240 kn)
- Range: 1,500 km (932 mi; 810 nmi)
- Endurance: 10 hr
- G limits: +4.4/-2.2
All pictures courtesy of Zijde Aviation Photo and Publishing, Rob Vogelaar
GECI Aviation Sk-105 Skylander
Modern, robust and simple, the Skylander SK-105 is a twin turboprop aircraft, dedicated to regional passenger and freight transport, medical evacuation, or a mission aircraft role. The Skylander responds to the needs of companies operating in difficult terrain with limited infrastructure.
Developing nation: France.
Manufacturer/designer: GECI Aviation/ Sky Aircraft.
Production line: Chambley-Bussières Air Base in Lorraine.
Type aircraft: Small twin turboprop aircraft.
First flight: first half of 2012.
First delivery: 2013
The Sk-105 Skylander is capable of transporting 19 passengers or 2.7 tonnes of freight and operating in extreme temperature and altitude conditions, on airports as well as short basic runways.
Its five doors give it great accessibility and operability. Its wide rear door allows for the loading of merchandise. In its passenger version, with a 1.83 m high cabin, and seats that are 51 cm wide, the Skylander offers optimal traveling conditions.
The 1,100 HP turboprop engines are being supplied by Pratt & Whitney Canada; the metal propeller blades will come from Hartzell; the avionics, and glass cockpit from Cobham were selected for their reliability and durability under extreme conditions.
A VIP Skylander is designed to operate from short, rough airstrips and will appeal to companies or governments which are based in, or need to travel around, countries where the transportation infrastructure is poor.
Four Skylander prototypes will be constructed and ground- and flight-testing are set to begin in 2012 leading to first deliveries to ACT Airlines of Turkey in 2013. The VIP is due to enter service the following year. Over 1,500 Skylander aircraft will leave the Sky Aircraft assembly lines between 2013 and 2030.
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Capacity: 19 passengers
- Length: 16.96 m (22.65 ft)
- Wingspan: 23.20 (76.12 ft)
- Height: 6.61 m (21.69 ft)
- Max takeoff weight: 8,618 kg (19,000 lb)
- Powerplant: 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-65B turboprops 1100shp (820kW) driving five-blade Hartzell propellers.
Performance
- Cruise speed: 435 km/h (235 kts)
- Range: 2,148 km (1,160 NM)
- Service ceiling: 7,620 m (25,000 ft)
All pictures courtesy of Zijde Aviation Photo and Publishing, Rob Vogelaar
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