The Albastar Apis WR is a single seater sailplane of Slovenian manufacture, the first aircraft created entirely by this manufacturer, Albastar Ltd.[1] An Ultralight Class glider, it has set five world records in this class.[2]
| Apis WR | |
|---|---|
| |
| Role | Ultralight-class sailplane |
| National origin | Slovenia |
| Manufacturer | Albastar Ltd |
| First flight | 2000 |
| Variants | Pipistrel Apis-Bee |
Often confused with the very similar Wezel Apis 2, the two designs are not related.[2]
It is sold by Albastar ready-to-fly or kit-built.[2]
Specifications edit
General characteristics
- Crew: One pilot
- Length: 6.35 m (20 ft 10 in)
- Wingspan: 13.3 m (43 ft 8 in)
- Height: 1.25 m (4 ft 1 in)
- Wing area: 8.9 m2 (96 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 20.0
- Empty weight: 135 kg (298 lb)
- Gross weight: 300 kg (661 lb)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 220 km/h (137 mph, 119 kn)
- Maximum glide ratio: 40 at 90 km/h (56 mph)
- Rate of sink: 0.60 m/s (118 ft/min)
References edit
- ^ Albastar Ltd (2012). "Development project of the last decade". Archived from the original on 13 February 2012. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
- ^ a b c Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 53. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X