Jabiru J250

Jabiru J250
Role Light Sport Aircraft Homebuilt
National origin Australia
Manufacturer Jabiru Aircraft
Developed from Jabiru J230

The Jabiru J250 is one model in a large family of two and four seat Australian light aircraft developed as touring aircraft and provided in kit form by Jabiru Aircraft.[1][2] The aircraft was also assembled and sold in the US by Jabiru USA[3] as a Light Sport Aircraft (LSA).

Design and development

The J250 is constructed from composite materials. The 30 ft (9.1 m) span high wing is strut-braced. The standard engine is the 120 hp (89 kW) Jabiru 3300 six cylinder, horizontally opposed, four stroke aircraft engine. The tricycle landing gear has optional wheel pants. The two-seat cabin features a width of 44 in (112 cm). The J250 shares the same fuselage as the four-seat J450 model, the difference being that the rear seats are not installed on the J250. As a result, the baggage area in the J250 is among the largest in its class.


Variants

J450

data from Jabiru[4]

Jabiru J160
Jabiru J170
US light-sport aircraft two-seat model derived from the J160.[1]
Jabiru J200
Jabiru J230
A two-seater, designed as a US light-sport aircraft, with a large baggage compartment behind the seats.[1][5]
Jabiru J250
Jabiru J400
Four seat version powered by a 120 hp (89 kW) Jabiru 3300 engine and marketed circa 2004.[2]
Jabiru J430
A four seater version of the J230 with two seats in the former baggage compartment.[1]
Jabiru J450
Jabiru J450
Jabiru SP
Two seat version for the US light-sport aircraft market, powered by a 120 hp (89 kW) Jabiru 3300 engine and marketed circa 2004. The SP has a cruise speed of 213 km/h (132 mph)[2]
Jabiru UL
Two seat version for the European microlight category powered by an 80 hp (60 kW) Jabiru 2200 engine and marketed circa 2004. The SP has a cruise speed of 185 km/h (115 mph)[2]

Specifications (J250)

Data from Jabiru Pacific [6]

General characteristics

  • Crew: 2
  • Capacity: 480 lb (220 kg) useful load
  • Length: 21 ft 5 in (6.53 m)
  • Wingspan: 30 ft (9.1 m)
  • Height: 7 ft 10 in (2.39 m)
  • Wing area: 120 sq ft (11 m2)
  • Empty weight: 840 lb (381 kg)
  • Max takeoff weight: 1,320 lb (599 kg)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Jabiru 3300 6 cylinder, 4 stroke piston engine, 120 hp (89 kW)
  • Propellers: 2-bladed Wooden/Composite
  • Propellers: 5 ft (1.5 m) diameter

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 138 kn (159 mph, 256 km/h)
  • Cruise speed: 120 kn (140 mph, 220 km/h)
  • Stall speed: 45 kn (52 mph, 83 km/h)
  • Never exceed speed: 138 kn (159 mph, 256 km/h)
  • Range: 800 nmi (920 mi, 1,480 km)
  • Service ceiling: 15,000 ft (4,600 m)
  • Rate of climb: 1,000 ft/min (5.1 m/s)
  • Wing loading: 11.0 lb/sq ft (54 kg/m2)
  • Power/mass: 4.3 kg/kW
  • Flight Load Factor + 4.0g - 2.0g


References

  1. ^ a b c d Vandermeullen, Richard: 2011 Kit Aircraft Buyer's Guide, Kitplanes, Volume 28, Number 12, December 2011, page 57. Belvoir Publications. ISSN 0891-1851
  2. ^ a b c d Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, pages 145 and 185. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
  3. ^ Jabiru USA
  4. ^ "Jabiru Aircraft Southern Africa". Jabiru.co.za. Archived from the original on 19 July 2012. Retrieved 23 July 2012.
  5. ^ Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 61. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
  6. ^ Jabiru J230 & J430 Kitplane
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