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Aerocomp VM-1 Esqual

May 01, 2024

The Aerocomp VM-1 Esqual is a Swedish ultralight aircraft, produced by Arsi AB (formerly Aerocomp AB) of Alingsås.[1] The aircraft is supplied as a kit for amateur construction or as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft.[2][3]

VM-1 Esqual
Vol Mediterrani VM-1 Esqual
Role Ultralight aircraft
National origin Sweden
Manufacturer Vol Mediterrani
Aerocomp AB
Arsi AB
Status In production
Variants Arion Lightning

Design and development edit

The aircraft was originally designed in Spain by Vol Mediterrani to comply with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight rules and production was later moved to Sweden. It features a cantilever low-wing, a two-seats-in-side-by-side configuration enclosed cockpit, tricycle landing gear or conventional landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration. Early versions used conventional landing gear but the current manufacturer is producing the nosewheel version. A retractable gear version is under development.[2][3]

The aircraft is made from high density PVC foam and epoxy resin composites. Standard engines available are the 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912S, 85 hp (63 kW) Jabiru 2200, 120 hp (89 kW) Jabiru 3300 and the 95 hp (71 kW) ULPower UL260i four-stroke powerplants. The landing gear is made from 7175-T6 aluminum alloy and employs a freely-castering nosewheel and main wheels brakes for steering. The wing features electrically-actuated flaps. Manual trim is standard with electric trim optional.[2][3][4]

Specifications (VM-1 Esqual) edit

 
Esqual VM-1 Esqual

Data from Bayerl and Aerocomp AB[2][4]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Capacity: one passenger
  • Length: 6.08 m (19 ft 11 in)
  • Wingspan: 9.10 m (29 ft 10 in)
  • Height: 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in)
  • Wing area: 9.00 m2 (96.9 sq ft)
  • Empty weight: 265 kg (584 lb)
  • Gross weight: 450 kg (992 lb)
  • Fuel capacity: 100 litres (22 imp gal; 26 US gal)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 912ULS four cylinder, liquid and air-cooled, four stroke, 75 kW (101 hp)

Performance

  • Cruise speed: 230 km/h (140 mph, 120 kn)
  • Stall speed: 62 km/h (39 mph, 33 kn)
  • Never exceed speed: 320 km/h (200 mph, 170 kn)

See also edit

Related development

References edit

  1. ^ "Contact information/Address". Arsi AB. Arsi AB. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
  2. ^ a b c d Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 17. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
  3. ^ a b c Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, page 16. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN 1368-485X
  4. ^ a b Aerocomp AB (n.d.). . Archived from the original on 23 August 2013. Retrieved 18 April 2012.

External links edit

  • Official website

May 01, 2024
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