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The Powrachute Syk Rascal is an American powered parachute, designed and produced by Powrachute.[1]

Sky Rascal
Role	Powered parachute Type of aircraft
National origin	United States
Manufacturer	Powrachute
Status	In production

Design and development

The aircraft was designed to comply with the FAI Microlight rules it features a parachute-style high-wing and single-seat in an open framed structure, tricycle landing gear and a single 54 hp (40 kW) Rotax 503 engine in pusher configuration. A version with a Rotax 447 to meet the FAR 103 Ultralight rules is also available.[1]

Specifications (Rotax 503)

Data from World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2004/2005[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Wingspan: 32 ft 10 in (10 m)
• Wing area: 430 sq ft (40 m²)
• Empty weight: 254 lb (115 kg)
• Gross weight: 772 lb (350 kg)
• Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 503 twin cylinder, two-stroke, liquid-cooled aircraft engine, 54 hp (40 kW)
• Propellers: 3-bladed

Performance

• Maximum speed: 36 mph (58 km/h, 31 kn)
• Wing loading: 1.6 lb/sq ft (7.8 kg/m²)

References

External links

• Official website

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