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AC Mobil 34 Chrysalin

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Chrysalin
General information
TypeMicrolight aircraft
National originFrance
ManufacturerAC Mobil 34
StatusIn Production

The AC Mobil 34 Chrysalin is a two-seat light aircraft produced in France in kitplane form. The aircraft was designed to comply with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight rules.[1][2]

Design and development

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Constructed of composite materials, it is a conventional high-wing braced monoplane with a fixed tricycle undercarriage. The pilot and passenger sit in a side-by-side configuration.[1][2]

The Construction is a fibreglass and vinyl ester sandwich, which results in a low empty weight of 283 kg (624 lb). The aircraft features folding wings. the Standard engine is the 60 kW (80 hp) Rotax 912 air- and liquid-cooled, four-stroke, four cylinder piston aircraft engine.[1][2]

Specifications (Chrysalin)

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Data from Tacke[2]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Capacity: one passenger
  • Wingspan: 9.6 m (31 ft 6 in)
  • Wing area: 13.5 m2 (145 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 6.83
  • Empty weight: 283 kg (624 lb)
  • Max takeoff weight: 472.5 kg (1,042 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 912 air-cooled, four stroke, four cylinder piston engine, 60 kW (80 hp)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 190 km/h (120 mph, 100 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 150 km/h (93 mph, 81 kn)
  • Stall speed: 62 km/h (39 mph, 33 kn)
  • Rate of climb: 5.25 m/s (1,033 ft/min)

See also

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Comparable aircraft:

References

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  1. ^ a b c Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011–12, page 12. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. ^ a b c d Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015–16, page 12. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN 1368-485X
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