Evektor
Evektor SportStar
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Evektor SportStar

The SportStar and EuroStar are a family of a two-seat, light sport aircraft (LSA), manufactured by Evektor-Aerotechnik of the Czech Republic and powered by a Rotax 912ULS, 100 horsepower (75 kW) engine.

The SportStar was the first approved special light-sport aircraft (S-LSA) and was named "S-LSA Aircraft of the Year" by AeroNews Network.

The SportStar is an all-metal design made from anodized, corrosion-proofed aluminum. The airframe uses a pop-riveted and bonded construction, which the company claims will improve fatigue characteristics and result in a longer service life. The company also claims this construction technique results in better crashworthiness, the elimination of rivet zippering in an accident and quieter in-flight noise levels due to the elimination of oil-canning and flexing.

The SportStar was designed for towing sailplanes up to 1544 lbs (700 kg) gross weight and for towing banners up to 1479 sq ft (140 m2).

Variants

SportStar
Initial model
SportStar SL
Improved model
SportStar Max
Version for the US LSA market with a gross weight of 1,320 lb (599 kg)

SPECIFICATIONS: PERFORMANCE:
Span:  28 ft 5 in (8.65 m) Maximum speed:  115 knots (213 km/h)
Length:  17 ft 7.5 in (5.98 m) Cruising speed:  110 knots (204 km/h)
Height:   8 ft 2 in (2.48 m) Range:  700 nm (1300 km)
Empty Weight:  668 lb (308 kg) Service ceiling:  15,500 ft (4720 m)
Gross Weight:  1320 lb (600 kg)  
Crew:  Pilot plus one passenger
Engines:  1 × Rotax 912ULS, ground adjustable propeller, 100 hp (75 kW)
   
SOURCE:  Wikipedia  

Evektor-Aerotechnik

Evektor-Aerotechnik is manufacturer of general aviation aircraft, based in the Czech Republic. The company produces range of light sport aircraft, training and advanced ultralight aircraft that are exported to 40 countries worldwide. Evektor-Aerotechnik is actively engaged in project of twin engine turboprop airplane for 9 – 14 passengers - the EV-55 Outback.

Evektor-Aerotechnik is based at Kunovice airport; in a region known for a famous tradition of aircraft industry since 1936. LET Kunovice, today Aircraft Industries, producer of twin engine 19-seat turobprop aircraft L-410 as well as Moravan Aeroplanes - producer of Zlin aircraft are located in the region. History of Evektor-Aerotechnik dates back to 1970 when Aerotechnik was established as a producer of small general aviation airplanes. Its first aircraft programmes involved gyrocopeters and motor gliders, later diversifying into overhaul and maintenance of a range of Czech general aviation aircraft, including the Zlin aircraft family.

Production of light sport aircraft and advanced UL aircraft was launched in 1996, starting with P220UL Koala aircraft and followed by EV-97 Eurostar (introcuced in 1997) and SportStar aircraft programmes. Evektor SportStar became the very first light sport aircraft in the world approved by FAA in USA in 2004 and today's fleet Evektors´ UL and LSA aircraft belongs to the largest in the world. In years 1997–2004 Evektor-Aerotechnik was participating in subdeliveries of airframe parts in program of single engine turboprop Aero 270 of Aero Vodochody. In 2004 the company introduced single engine four-seater VUT100 Cobra and in 2010 new modern twin engine turboprop Evektor EV-55 Outback made roll-out followed by first flight in 2011.

Aircraft

  • EV-97 Eurostar
  • SportStar
  • Harmony
  • VUT100 Cobra
  • EV-55 Outback

Source: Wikipedia