Corvus Phantom

Corvus Phantom
Role Touring monoplane
National origin Hungary
Manufacturer Corvus Aircraft
First flight 2006

The Corvus Phantom is a Hungarian two-seat ultralight aircraft produced by Corvus Aircraft.[1][2]

In the USA it is marketed as the Falcon LS, from 2008 until 2010 by T&T Aviation, since 2010 by Renegade Light Sport.[3] In Germany the aircraft is called the Wild Angel and in the United Kingdom the Crusader.[2]

An Iranian registered Phantom

Variants

Phantom UL
Production variant certified as an Ultralight.[2]
Phantom RG
Variant with retractable landing gear.[2]

Specifications (Phantom UL)

Data from Corvus website[4]

General characteristics

  • Crew: 2
  • Length: 6.52 m (21 ft 5 in)
  • Wingspan: 9.6 m (31 ft 6 in)
  • Height: 2.26 m (7 ft 5 in)
  • Wing area: 11.4 m2 (123 sq ft)
  • Max takeoff weight: 472.5 kg (1,042 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 912 ULS , 75 kW (100 hp)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 270 km/h (170 mph, 150 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 180 km/h (110 mph, 97 kn)
  • Range: 700 km (430 mi, 380 nmi)
  • g limits: +4/-2

References

  1. ^ Hideg, Mihaly (2009). "Overview of the Hungarian Aerospace Industry" (PDF). Retrieved 22 December 2009. [dead link‍]
  2. ^ a b c d Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 38. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
  3. ^ Lawrence, James (9 August 2010). "The Lazarus Machine". Light Sport Hangar Flyin'. Retrieved 14 September 2011.
  4. ^ "Corvus Phantom UL". Retrieved 21 November 2011.
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