| MH-46 Eclipse | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Ultralight aircraft |
| National origin | Czech Republic |
| Manufacturer | Aerosette |
| Status | In production |
| History | |
| Introduction date | 2002 |
The Aerosette MH-46 Eclipse is a Czech ultralight aircraft, designed and produced by Aerosette of Chrastava. The aircraft is supplied as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft. [1] [2]
The MH-46 was designed to comply with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight rules and intended for personal use and flight training. It features a strut-braced high-wing, a two-seats-in-side-by-side configuration enclosed cockpit, fixed tricycle landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration. [1] [2]
The aircraft is made from composites. Its 9.71 m (31.9 ft) span wing is supported by a single strut on each side. Standard engines available are the 64 hp (48 kW) Rotax 582 two-stroke and the 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912ULS four-stroke powerplant. The cockpit was designed for comfort and is 1.2 m (47 in) wide at the pilot's elbow. [1] [2]
Data from Bayerl, Tacke and Aerosette [1] [2] [3]
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