Shenyang HU-2 Petrel
| HU-2 Petrel | |
|---|---|
| Role | Motor-glider |
| National origin | China |
| Manufacturer | Shenyang Sailplane Factory |
The Shenyang HU-2 Petrel is a Chinese self-launching motor-glider built by the Shenyang Sailplane Factory at Shenyang.[1]
Design
The Petrel is a two or three-seat self-launching motor-glider made from wood and fabric that looks like a conventional high-wing monoplane.[1] It is powered by a front-mounted 80 hp (60 kW) Limbach L 2000 E01 piston engine.[1]
Specifications
Data from Brassey's World Aircraft & Systems Directory 1996[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: 2 or 3
- Length: 7.02 m (23 ft 0 in)
- Wingspan: 14.92 m (43 ft 11 in)
- Wing area: 19.63 m2 (211.3 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 11.34
- Empty weight: 485 kg (1,069 lb)
- Gross weight: 750 kg (1,653 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Limbach L 2000 E01 piston engine , 60 kW (80 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 135 km/h (84 mph, 73 kn)
- Stall speed: 60 km/h (37 mph, 32 kn)
References
Notes
Bibliography
- Taylor, Michael J. H. (1996). Brassey's World Aircraft & Systems Directory. London, England: Brassey's. ISBN 1-85753-198-1.