Skyfox Aviation Skyfox

Skyfox
Skyfox CA25N Gazelle
Role	Ultralight cabin monoplane
National origin	Australia
Manufacturer	Skyfox Aviation
First flight	6 September 1989
Number built	100+

The Skyfox Aviation Skyfox is an Australian ultralight cabin monoplane designed by Skyfox Aviation of Queensland and first flown in 1989. ^[1] Originally sold as an ultralight it was later produced for general aviation use. ^[1]

Design and development

The Skyfox is a high-wing braced monoplane with a conventional tailwheel landing gear with a fixed tailwheel. It has a welded steel fuselage with fabric covering. The wings can be folded when not in use along the side of the fuselage.

Originally built to meet Australian ultralight regulations the latter CA-25 is built to JAR-VLA rules. ^[1]

Variants

CA-21

Volkswagen-engined variant, production ended in 1991

CA-22

Ultralight variant with a Rotax 912 engine.

CA-25 Impala

General aviation variant

CA-25N Gazelle

CA-25 with nosewheel landing gear.

Specifications (CA-25)

Data from ^[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: 2
• Wingspan: 31 ft 3 in (9.53 m)
• Height: 6 ft 1.5 in (1.87 m)
• Wing area: 124.6 sq ft (11.58 m²)
• Empty weight: 640 lb (290 kg)
• Gross weight: 1,150 lb (522 kg)
• Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 912 piston engine , 78 hp (58 kW)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 109 mph (176 km/h, 95 kn)
• Cruise speed: 98 mph (157 km/h, 85 kn)
• Range: 372 mi (598 km, 323 nmi)
• Rate of climb: 800 ft/min (2.44 m/s)

References

Notes

1. Taylor 1996, pp. 381-382

Bibliography

• Taylor, Michael J. H. (1996). Brassey's World Aircraft & Systems Directory . London, England: Brassey's. ISBN   1-85753-198-1.

External links

Media related to Skyfox Aviation Skyfox at Wikimedia Commons