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The Air Sports AIRector 120 is a German ultralight aircraft, designed and produced by Air Sports Aircrafts [sic] of Dassel. It was introduced at the Aero show held in Friedrichshafen in 2010.[1]

AIRector 120
Role	Ultralight aircraft Type of aircraft
National origin	Germany
Manufacturer	Air Sports Aircrafts [sic]
Introduction	2010
Status	In production
Produced	2012-present

Design and development

The aircraft was designed to comply with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight rules. It features a cantilever low-wing, a single-seat, enclosed cockpit, fixed conventional landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration.[1]

The aircraft is made from composites and has a very low empty weight of 120 kg (264.6 lb). The initial standard engine is the 50 hp (37 kW) Hirth F23 two-stroke powerplant, but it is expected that an all-electric drive train will be available soon.[1]

Variants

AIRector 120

Original model[1]

AIRector 300

Model introduced in 2015 with retractable landing gear and a 130 hp (97 kW) engine.[2]

Specifications (AIRector 120)

Data from Bayerl[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Wingspan: 8.02 m (26 ft 4 in)
• Empty weight: 120 kg (265 lb)
• Gross weight: 242 kg (534 lb)
• Fuel capacity: 30 litres (6.6 imp gal; 7.9 US gal)
• Powerplant: 1 × Hirth F23 two cylinder, air-cooled, two stroke, 37 kW (50 hp)
• Propellers: 3-bladed composite

Performance

• Maximum speed: 180 km/h (110 mph, 97 kn)
• Cruise speed: 160 km/h (99 mph, 86 kn)
• Rate of climb: 5 m/s (980 ft/min)

References

External links

• Official website

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