Ibis GS-710 Magic
| GS-710 Magic | |
|---|---|
| Role | Homebuilt aircraft |
| National origin | Colombia |
| Manufacturer | Ibis Aircraft |
| Status | Production completed |
| Developed from | Ibis GS-700 Magic |
The Ibis GS-710 Magic, also called the GS-450, is a Colombian homebuilt aircraft that was designed and produced by Ibis Aircraft of Cali, developed from the Ibis GS-700 Magic. When it was available the aircraft was supplied as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft or as a kit for amateur construction.[1]
Production has been completed and as of 2011 the aircraft was no longer part of the company's product line.[2]
Design and development
[edit]The GS-710 Magic was designed to comply with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight category, including the category's maximum gross weight of 450 kg (992 lb).[1]
The aircraft features a strut-braced high-wing, a two-seats-in-side-by-side configuration enclosed cabin with doors, fixed tricycle landing gear with wheel pants and a single engine in tractor configuration.[1]
The GS-710 Magic is made from sheet aluminium "all-metal" construction, with the wing tips and cowling made from composite material. Its 8.69 m (28.5 ft) span wing employs a NACA 650-18m airfoil and mounts flaps. The wing employs conventional ailerons or, optionally, Junkers ailerons with leading edge slats and is supported by V-struts with jury struts. The main landing gear is sprung 7075-T6 aluminium, while the nose gear has lever suspension using rubber pucks and helical springs. The main wheels include hydraulic disc brakes.[1]
The standard engine used is the 60 kW (80 hp) Rotax 912UL powerplant, driving a three-bladed Ivoprop propeller.[1]
The aircraft's empty weight was reduced by 15% over the GS-700. The GS-710 has a typical empty weight of 279 kg (615 lb) and a gross weight of 450 kg (990 lb), giving a useful load of 171 kg (377 lb). A gross weight of 500 kg (1,102 lb) is optional.[1]
Specifications (GS-710 Magic)
[edit]Data from Jane's All The World's Aircraft 2012-2013[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Capacity: one passenger
- Wingspan: 8.69 m (28 ft 6 in)
- Empty weight: 279 kg (615 lb)
- Gross weight: 450 kg (992 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 912 UL four cylinder, air and liquid-cooled, four stroke aircraft engine, 60 kW (80 hp)
- Propellers: 3-bladed Ivoprop
Performance
- Stall speed: 57 km/h (35 mph, 31 kn) with leading edge slats
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g Jackson, Paul (ed): Jane's All The World's Aircraft 2012-2013, pages 166-167. Jane's Information Group, 2012. ISBN 978 0 7106 30001
- ^ Ibis Aircraft (2011). "Products". Retrieved 5 May 2015.