P&M GT450

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GT450
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Quik GT450
Role Ultralight trike
National origin United Kingdom
Manufacturer P&M Aviation
Introduction 2006
Status In production
Developed from Pegasus Quik

The P&M GT450 is a British two-seat flexwing ultralight trike built by P&M Aviation of Manton, Marlborough, Wiltshire.[1][2]

Development[]

The GT450 is derived from the Pegasus Quik, a design produced by Pegasus Aviation, prior to its merger with Mainair Sports in 2003.[1][2][3]

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) polyethylene 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.[1][2]

Specifications (GT450)[]

Data from Company website[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Capacity: one passenger and 236 kg (521 lb) useful load
  • Length: 2.90 m (9 ft 6.1 in)
  • Wingspan: 9.25 m (30 ft 3.8 in)
  • Height: 3.74 m (12 ft 3.1 in)
  • Wing area: 13 m2 (140 sq ft)
  • Empty weight: 214 kg (471 lb)
  • Max takeoff weight: 450 kg (992 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 912UL four-stroke four-cylinder piston engine, 60 kW (80 hp)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 152 km/h (95 mph, 83 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 130 km/h (80 mph, 70 kn)
  • Stall speed: 48 km/h (38 mph, 33 kn)
  • Never exceed speed: 177 km/h (110 mph, 96 kn)
  • Range: 608 km (375 mi, 326 nmi)
  • Rate of climb: 5.46 m/s (1,075 ft/min)
  • Wing loading: 34.6 kg/m2 (7.08 lb/sq ft)
  • Power/mass: 0.13 kW/kg (12.4 lb/hp)
  • Thrust/weight: 34 kg/sq m


References[]

  1. ^ a b c d P&M Aviation (n.d.). "The Quik GT450". Retrieved 14 October 2009.
  2. ^ a b c Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 217. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
  3. ^ P&M Aviation (n.d.). "P&M Aviation". Archived from the original on 9 November 2009. Retrieved 14 October 2009.

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