Summit SS (single seat)

Summit Specifications and Statistics

Construction Materials:

6061-T6 Aluminum Aircraft Grade

4130 Chromemoly

Stainless Steel

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Dimensions:

Width  64 inches
 

Height (at top of prop guard)

72 inches

 

Length (front wheel to skip plate end)

100 inches

Length with Composite Cowling Option 105 inches

Weight:

Engine Type:

 
 

Simonini Victor 1 45 HP with electric start and liquid cooling

233 Ibs

 

Rotax 447 with electric start

252 Ibs

 

Rotax 503 with electric start

265 Ibs

Max Gross Weight:

Canopy Type:

 
 

Mustang  S-380 (Rectangular)

550 Ibs

 

Thunderbolt E-310 (Elliptical)

500 Ibs

Payload:

Difference between empty weight and gross weight. With Simonini using Apco 400

272 Ibs

Glide Ratio:

Depends on total gross weight. Between 4 to 1, up to 6 to 1.

 

Rate of Climb:

Depends on total gross weight. 400 to 650 feet per minute.

 

Take of Roll:

50 to 200 feet, depending on weight and weather conditions.

 

Landing of Roll:

50 to 100 feet.

 

Airspeed:

26 to 30 MPH - Some new elliptical canopies, available for advanced pilots will fly at 30 -35 MPH.

 

G-Force weight potential:

Currently being tested to over 5 Gs.

 

Fuel Capacity:

USA (restricted) – 5 gallons US

Canadian Capacity – 10 gallons US, 8.5 Imperial

 

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