The Ruppert Archaeopteryx (English: ancient wing) is a Swisshigh-wing, pod-and-boom, single-seat, microlift glider that was designed by Roger Ruppert and is produced by Ruppert Composite GmbH.[2][3]
The Archaeopteryx was conceived as a foot-launchable microlift sailplane, with the design goals of a light empty weight, low stall speed with gentle stall characteristics, good maneuverability and good high speed performance. A further goal was a sailplane that could be foot-launched in zero wind conditions.[2]
The Archaeopteryx design started in 1998 at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) as a research project. The first flight of the initial prototype was in September 2001. Based on initial lessons the prototype was modified and reflown in May 2002. Further flight tests and modifications were carried out, with the prototype re-flying in its new form in March 2003. The production prototype design was started in 2006 and completed in 2009. The first series production started in the summer of 2009 and production deliveries to customers commenced in May 2010. As of September of 2023, 38[1] aircraft had been delivered to customers in Australia, Argentina, Germany, France, Austria, USA, Canada and Switzerland. Most are using the electrical propulsion.
Archaeopteryx standard version, Mollis, June 2011View from inside Archaeopteryx during flightArchaeopteryx comparisonArchaeopteryx with factory electrical motorArchaeopteryx electrical motor and propeller detail
The controls are conventional, with a stick for ailerons and elevator and rudder pedals. The aircraft uses flaps for glidepath control, which function as airbrakes when set to 45-70 degrees. A ballistic parachute with an area of 62 m2 (670 sq ft) is also fitted. The aircraft can be rigged for flight by one person in 15 minutes. It has been launched by foot, aero-tow, bungee launch, auto-tow and winch-launch. Typically take-off and landing are on the main wheel. For foot launch, the bottom cover is opened to stick the legs out. A foot landing has been performed to achieve the FAA class 2 certification.
The aircraft can accommodate pilots from 165 to 195 cm (65 to 77 in) in height and 55 to 100 kg (121 to 220 lb).[4]
The company further developed a prototype equipped with two electric motors to provide self-launch capability. This prototype did not have satisfactory performance, and a single electric motor version was developed instead. This electric propulsion was introduced in mid-2014 to allow self-launching. Takeoff roll distance is 50 m (160 ft) and rate of climb when fully charged is 2.5 m/s (8.2 ft/s). It can run at full power for 11 minutes on one charge. The electrical motor uses 10.5 kW at 3800 rpm, and the propeller delivers 370 N when flying at 75 km/h. Storage is a 14s1p lithium polymer battery (Kokam) with 40 Ah capacity, delivering 2.07 kWh, maximum 58.8 V and maximum continuous current of 200 amps.[5]
Variantsedit
Archaeopteryx Standard
Basic design without cockpit fairing
Archaeopteryx Performance
Basic design, with cockpit fairing; no longer in production
Archaeopteryx Race
Basic design, with cockpit fairing and windshield
Archaeopteryx Electro
Race version with electrical propulsion
Specifications (Standard)edit
Data from Sailplane Directory, company website and flight manual[2][4][5]
^ ab"NumberBuilt". Pinned comment at YT video "World Record: 12 Archaeopteryx Ultra Light Gliders at a single location". 28 September 2023.
^ abcActivate Media (2006). . Archived from the original on 2 September 2012. Retrieved 25 August 2011.
^Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 42. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
^ abRuppert Composite GmbH (August 2011). . Archived from the original on 4 February 2010. Retrieved 25 August 2011.
^ abFlughandbuch für das Fluggerät Archaeopteryx; Version 2.2; 27 December 2016; Ruppert Composite GmbH
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December 14, 2023
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This article relies excessively on references to primary sources Please improve this article by adding secondary or tertiary sources Find sources Ruppert Archaeopteryx news newspapers books scholar JSTOR October 2023 Learn how and when to remove this template message The Ruppert Archaeopteryx English ancient wing is a Swiss high wing pod and boom single seat microlift glider that was designed by Roger Ruppert and is produced by Ruppert Composite GmbH 2 3 ArchaeopteryxArchaeopteryx Race being footlaunchedRole GliderNational origin SwitzerlandManufacturer Ruppert Composite GmbHDesigner Roger RuppertFirst flight September 2001Introduction 2001Status In series productionProduced 2010 presentNumber built 38 Sept 2023 1 The aircraft is named for the feathered Archaeopteryx dinosaur that lived during the Late Jurassic Period in what is now Europe Contents 1 Design and development 2 Variants 3 Specifications Standard 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksDesign and development editThe Archaeopteryx was conceived as a foot launchable microlift sailplane with the design goals of a light empty weight low stall speed with gentle stall characteristics good maneuverability and good high speed performance A further goal was a sailplane that could be foot launched in zero wind conditions 2 The Archaeopteryx design started in 1998 at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences ZHAW as a research project The first flight of the initial prototype was in September 2001 Based on initial lessons the prototype was modified and reflown in May 2002 Further flight tests and modifications were carried out with the prototype re flying in its new form in March 2003 The production prototype design was started in 2006 and completed in 2009 The first series production started in the summer of 2009 and production deliveries to customers commenced in May 2010 As of September of 2023 38 1 aircraft had been delivered to customers in Australia Argentina Germany France Austria USA Canada and Switzerland Most are using the electrical propulsion nbsp Archaeopteryx standard version Mollis June 2011 nbsp View from inside Archaeopteryx during flight nbsp Archaeopteryx comparison nbsp Archaeopteryx with factory electrical motor nbsp Archaeopteryx electrical motor and propeller detailThe controls are conventional with a stick for ailerons and elevator and rudder pedals The aircraft uses flaps for glidepath control which function as airbrakes when set to 45 70 degrees A ballistic parachute with an area of 62 m2 670 sq ft is also fitted The aircraft can be rigged for flight by one person in 15 minutes It has been launched by foot aero tow bungee launch auto tow and winch launch Typically take off and landing are on the main wheel For foot launch the bottom cover is opened to stick the legs out A foot landing has been performed to achieve the FAA class 2 certification The aircraft can accommodate pilots from 165 to 195 cm 65 to 77 in in height and 55 to 100 kg 121 to 220 lb 4 The company further developed a prototype equipped with two electric motors to provide self launch capability This prototype did not have satisfactory performance and a single electric motor version was developed instead This electric propulsion was introduced in mid 2014 to allow self launching Takeoff roll distance is 50 m 160 ft and rate of climb when fully charged is 2 5 m s 8 2 ft s It can run at full power for 11 minutes on one charge The electrical motor uses 10 5 kW at 3800 rpm and the propeller delivers 370 N when flying at 75 km h Storage is a 14s1p lithium polymer battery Kokam with 40 Ah capacity delivering 2 07 kWh maximum 58 8 V and maximum continuous current of 200 amps 5 Variants editArchaeopteryx Standard Basic design without cockpit fairing Archaeopteryx Performance Basic design with cockpit fairing no longer in production Archaeopteryx Race Basic design with cockpit fairing and windshield Archaeopteryx Electro Race version with electrical propulsionSpecifications Standard editData from Sailplane Directory company website and flight manual 2 4 5 General characteristicsCrew 1 Length 5 7 m 18 ft 10 in Wingspan 13 6 m 44 ft 7 in Height 2 9 m 9 ft 7 in Wing area 12 8 m2 138 sq ft Empty weight 54 kg 119 lb Gross weight 160 kg 353 lb Max takeoff weight 191 kg 421 lb Performance Cruise speed 57 5 km h 35 7 mph 31 0 kn Stall speed 30 39 km h 19 24 mph 16 21 kn Never exceed speed 130 km h 81 mph 70 kn g limits 4 0 2 0 at 130 km h and 5 1 3 1 at 100 km h Maximum glide ratio 28 1 Rate of sink 0 50 m s 98 ft min Avionics Flytec 6030 GPS w FlarmSee also editAircraft of comparable role configuration and era Aeriane Swift Hall Vector 1 Maupin Carbon Dragon Rensselaer RP 1Related lists List of glidersReferences edit a b NumberBuilt Pinned comment at YT video World Record 12 Archaeopteryx Ultra Light Gliders at a single location 28 September 2023 a b c Activate Media 2006 Archaeopteryx Ruppert Composite GmbH Archived from the original on 2 September 2012 Retrieved 25 August 2011 Bertrand Noel Rene Coulon et al World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003 04 page 42 Pagefast Ltd Lancaster OK 2003 ISSN 1368 485X a b Ruppert Composite GmbH August 2011 Data Archived from the original on 4 February 2010 Retrieved 25 August 2011 a b Flughandbuch fur das Fluggerat Archaeopteryx Version 2 2 27 December 2016 Ruppert Composite GmbHExternal links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Ruppert Archaeopteryx Official website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Ruppert Archaeopteryx amp oldid 1188118999, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
