The Airconcept VoWi-10 is a German two-seat ultralight monoplane designed by Helmut Wilden.

VoWi 10
Role Two-seat ultralight aircraft
National origin Germany
Manufacturer Airconcept Fleugzeug und Gerätebau GmbH
Designer Helmut Wilden
First flight 16 April 1975

Design and development edit

The single-seat prototype high-wing braced monoplane was built by Wilden and first flew 16 April 1975. Due to the interest raised by the prototype Wilden set about re-designing the type as a two-seater that would be capable of series production or in kit form for homebuilders. A new company Airconcept Flugzeug und Gerätebau GmbH was formed to produce and market the type. The prototype production two-seater first flew in 1978.

Specifications edit

Data from Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1979–80[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: 2
  • Length: 5.89 m (19 ft 4 in)
  • Wingspan: 11.00 m (36 ft 1 in)
  • Height: 2.22 m (7 ft 3 in)
  • Wing area: 13.00 m2 (139.9 sq ft)
  • Airfoil: Gö 535 (modified)
  • Empty weight: 270 kg (595 lb)
  • Max takeoff weight: 430 kg (948 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Limbach SL1700 flat-four piston engine, 45 kW (60 hp)
  • Propellers: 2-bladed fixed-pitch propeller

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 160 km/h (99 mph, 86 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 110–115 km/h (68–71 mph, 59–62 kn)
  • Stall speed: 51 km/h (32 mph, 28 kn)
  • Endurance: 2 hours (with 15 min reserves)
  • Rate of climb: 3.50 m/s (689 ft/min)

References edit

http://www.airconcept-enterprises.com/

Notes edit

  1. ^ Taylor 1979, pp 72–73

Bibliography edit

  • The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985). Orbis Publishing.
  • Taylor, John W. R., ed. (1979). Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1979–80. New York: Franklin Watts. ISBN 0-531-03915-3.