GT-450 Aircraft

The GT450 is named for its maximum takeoff weight of 450 kg (992 lb). The aircraft is equipped with a flexible wing with Trilam leading edge and a Kevlar trailing edge. The wing can be trimmed from 55 to 82 mph (89 to 132 km/h). The aircraft is equipped with a 80 hp (60 kW) Rotax 912UL or optionally a 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912ULS, both with electric starters and a 65 l (14 imp gal; 17 US gal) polyethelene fuel tank mounted under the seat. Dual hydraulic rear wheel disc brakes with a parking brake feature are standard. The cockpit fairing is made of fibreglass.

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Capacity: one passenger
• Length: 2.90 m (9.51 ft)
• Wingspan: 9.25 m (30.32 ft)
• Height: 3.74 m (12.26 ft)
• Wing area: 13 sq m (140 sq ft)
• Empty weight: 214 kg (471 lb)
• Useful load: 236 kg (521 lb)
• Max. takeoff weight: 450 kg (992 lb)
• Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 912UL four-stroke four cylinder piston engine, 60 kW (80 hp)

Performance  

• Never exceed speed: 177 km/h (110 mph)
• Maximum speed: 152 km/h (95 mph)
• Cruise speed: 130 km/h (80 mph)
• Stall speed: 48 km/h (38 mph)
• Range: 608 km (375 sm)
• Rate of climb: 5.46 m/s (1075 fpm)
• Power/mass: 0.13 kW/kg (12.4 lb/hp)