- Source: Novaer U-Xc Stardream
The Novaer U-Xc Stardream is a proposed four passenger, composite aircraft.
Design and development
The U-Xc Stardream was first proposed by Novaer Craft in 2010. The aircraft will use carbon fiber main and secondary structures with a fiberglass cowling. The aircraft will be equipped with a ballistic parachute. Testing is planned for the end of 2012, with production planned for 2015.
Variants
T-Xc Pilgrim
Two seat military trainer variant, stressed for +6/-3g
Specifications
Data from Aviation Week and Space TechnologyGeneral characteristics
Crew: 1
Capacity: 3 passengers
Wingspan: 9.14 m (30 ft 0 in)
Wing area: 12.46 m2 (134.1 sq ft)
Empty weight: 887 kg (1,956 lb)
Max takeoff weight: 1,555 kg (3,428 lb)
Fuel capacity: 298 kg
Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming IO-540 Horizontally Opposed Piston, 220 kW (300 hp)
Propellers: 3-bladed Constant Speed
Performance
Maximum speed: 370 km/h (230 mph, 200 kn)
Cruise speed: 196 km/h (122 mph, 106 kn)
Stall speed: 119 km/h (74 mph, 64 kn)
Range: 2,450 km (1,522 mi, 1,323 nmi)
Service ceiling: 7,600 m (25,000 ft)
Rate of climb: 8.60 m/s (1,693 ft/min)
See also
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
Novaer T-Xc
Pipistrel Panthera
Cirrus SR22
