P&M GT450

GT450
Quik GT450
Role	Ultralight trike
National origin	United Kingdom
Manufacturer	P&M Aviation
Introduction	2006
Status	In production
Developed from	Pegasus Quik

The P&M GT450 is a British two-seat flexwing ultralight trike built by P&M Aviation of Manton, Marlborough, Wiltshire. ^{[1] [2]}

Development

The GT450 is derived from the Pegasus Quik, a design produced by Pegasus Aviation, prior to its merger with Mainair Sports in 2003. ^{[1] [2] [3]}

The GT450 is named for its maximum takeoff weight of 450 kg (992 lb). The aircraft is equipped with a flexible wing with Trilam leading edge and a Kevlar trailing edge. The wing can be trimmed from 55 to 82 mph (89 to 132 km/h). The aircraft is equipped with an 80 hp (60 kW) Rotax 912UL or optionally a 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912ULS, both with electric starters, and a 65 L (14 imp gal; 17 US gal) polyethylene fuel tank mounted under the seat. Dual hydraulic rear-wheel disc brakes with a parking brake feature are standard. The cockpit fairing is made of fibreglass. ^{[1] [2]}

Specifications (GT450)

Data from Company website ^[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Capacity: one passenger and 236 kg (521 lb) useful load
• Length: 2.90 m (9 ft 6.1 in)
• Wingspan: 9.25 m (30 ft 3.8 in)
• Height: 3.74 m (12 ft 3.1 in)
• Wing area: 13 m² (140 sq ft)
• Empty weight: 214 kg (471 lb)
• Max takeoff weight: 450 kg (992 lb)
• Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 912UL four-stroke four-cylinder piston engine, 60 kW (80 hp)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 152 km/h (95 mph, 83 kn)
• Cruise speed: 130 km/h (80 mph, 70 kn)
• Stall speed: 48 km/h (38 mph, 33 kn)
• Never exceed speed: 177 km/h (110 mph, 96 kn)
• Range: 608 km (375 mi, 326 nmi)
• Rate of climb: 5.46 m/s (1,075 ft/min)
• Wing loading: 34.6 kg/m² (7.08 lb/sq ft)
• Power/mass: 0.13 kW/kg (12.4 lb/hp)
• Thrust/weight: 34 kg/sq m

References

1. P&M Aviation (n.d.). "The Quik GT450" . Retrieved 14 October 2009.
2. Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 217. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
3. P&M Aviation (n.d.). "P&M Aviation". Archived from the original on 9 November 2009. Retrieved 14 October 2009.

External links

• Official website