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Wing: XT-582 Merlin Performance

PERFORMANCE XT582 MERLIN
Australian
European
USA
Never Exceed Speed VNE indicated
66
kts
122
km/hr
76
mph
Cruise Speed @ MTOW
50
kts
93
km/hr
58
mph
Stall Speed @ MTOW
33
kts
62
km/hr
39
mph
Stall Speed @ 310kg
27
kts
51
km/hr
32
mph
Climb Rate(45 knots) @ MTOW
621
ft/min
3.2
m/sec
621
ft/min
Take off Distance to 15 mts or 50 feet- Note 1
181
m
181
m
594
ft
Landing Distance @ MTOW from 15 mts- Note 1
253
m
253
m
830
ft
Descent Rate 54knots @ MTOW - Note 3
653
ft/min
3.3
m/sec
653
ft/min
Fuel Tank Capacity - Note 3
70
lt
70
lt
18.5
gal
Typical Fuel Burn @ Cruise (MTOW)
14
lt/hr
14
lt/hr
3.7
gal/hr
Range @  Cruise
433
km
433
km
269
miles
 
NOTE 1: Take off and landing distances were measured from a short grass runway.
The data includes the reserve factor of 1.3 as stated in the manual.
NOTE 2: Fuel consumption figures are included as a guide only. The consumption figures should not be used for planning purposes.
NOTE 3: Maximum usable fuel 67 liters or 17.7 US Gal
DESIGN LOADS
Australian
European
USA
Max take off weight (MTOW)
450
kg
450
kg
992
lbs
Ultimate load @ MTOW
+6g / -3g
Flight limits @ MTOW
+4g / -0g
Total maximum crew weight
200
kg
200
kg
440
lbs
Permitted range of pilot weights (Front seat)
55-100
kg
55-100
kg
121-220
lbs
Permitted range of pilot weights (Rear seat)
0-100
kg
0-100
kg
0-220
lbs
Maximum empty weight (see note 3)
260
kg
260
kg
573
lbs
 
NOTE 3: Includes 3 liters (2kg) unusable fuel. Empty weight is defined in section 6.2 of the manual.
 
DIMENSIONS
Australian
European
USA
Wing Span
9.97
m
9.97
m
32.7
ft
Wing Area
14.57
sq mts
14.57
sq mts
157
sq ft
Aspect Ratio
6.8
Wing Weight
49
kg
49
kg
108
lbs
Overall Height (Control Bar Fwd)
3.65
m
3.65
m
11.98
ft
Trike Width (to outside of wheel spats)
1.91
m
1.91
m
6.27
ft
Trike Length
2.745
m
2.745
m
9.01
ft
Wheel Track
1.7
m
1.7
m
5.58
ft
Wheel Base
1.89
m
1.89
m
6.2
ft
Trike Height
2.53
m
2.53
m
8.3
ft
Cockpit Width
0.7
m
0.7
m
2.3
ft
Wing  (Packed) Length
5.6
m
5.6
m
18.37
ft
Wing Length (Short Packed)
4.2
m
4.2
m
13.78
ft
 
POWER PLANT
PROPELLOR
Make
Rotax Bombardier
Propellor
Bolly
Model 582 Type Bos3 68X58_SR ground adjustable
Power
64.5
Hp Diameter 68"
Type 582 U L DCDI mod 99 Pitch 19 +/- 0.5 deg @ radius of 24"
Ignition System Dual Electronic    
No Cylinders 2    
Electric Start Standard    
Reduction Ratio 3.47:1    

 

 

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