Lammer Geyer Jupiter

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Jupiter
RoleFour-seat homebuilt cabin monoplane
National originSouth Africa
Manufacturer Lammer Geyer Aviation
DesignerPeter Wareham
First flight1 December 2002

The Lammer Geyer Jupiter is a South African four-seat cabin monoplane designed by Lammer Geyer Aviation for sale as a kit for amateur construction. [1]

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Design and development

Design on the Jupiter started in 1996 and the prototype, registered ZU-CNH first flew on 1 December 2002. The Jupiter is an all-composite low-wing cantilever monoplane with a fixed tricycle landing gear.

The prototype is powered by a 210 hp (157 kW) Continental IO-360 flat-six engine with a three-bladed tractor propeller. The cabin has room for four seated side-by-side in two rows. [1]

Specifications (prototype)

Data fromJane's All the World's Aircraft 1989-90 [1]

General characteristics

Performance

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References

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 Jackson 2004, p. 473

Bibliography

  • Jackson, Paul, ed. (2004). Jane's All the World's Aircraft 2004-2005. Coulsdon, Surrey, United Kingdom: Jane's Information Group. ISBN   0-7106-2614-2.