Estimated Performances 75hp 85hp
Maximum speed 145kt 148kt
Maximum cruise 130kt 134kt
Economy cruise 120kt 125kt
Max rate climb 1250fpm 1400fpm (330kg/725lbs)
Wing span 5640mm - 18'6"
Wing Area 6.55sqrm - 70sqr ft
Length 4725mm - 15'8"
Fuselage width 610mm - 24"
Overall height 1525mm - 5'
Tailplane span 1980mm - 6'6"
Powerplant 60-90hp -66-77kgmax
(V@, Rotax 912, Jabiru 75)
Empty weight 227kg - 500lbs
Pilot - Baggage 90kg - 200lbs
Fuel 60l-13gals 43kgs- 95lbs
Oil 2kgs - 5lbs
Total weight Aerobatic - 340kg-750lbs
Total weight x country - 363kg - 800lbs
Stress Factors (+6,-3)G
Fully aerobatical 340kv-750lbs
The last paragraph brings me to another subject. Two prototypes of a metal
development of the Starlet designated at this stage as the CM-2 are being
built in New Zealand. I would much prefer to see the first prototype fly
in Austrailia, for a number of reasons, the most practical being the closest
possible contact in the initial flight test period.
The aircraft is sufficiently close to Starlet to provide high
confidence in performance and flight characteristics, but provides some
features to builders who may prefer building in metal. Cockpit width, range,
AUW, and aerobatic [6 Gs] have been increased, and recommended power is
60 to 90 HP. The CM-2 should be an impressive cross country machine, with
excellent aerobatic capability.
Discussions with Jaberu on their higher powered engine suggest this combination with the CM-2 has great potential and they would be interested in cooperating on the project. The CM-2 is planned to be available in kit form and will have a high degree of parts commonality with the CJ-3 two seater which is underway but not yet ready for building. Contacts from any person or groups of persons, with the time and equipment to build "number one" would be welcome. Some material and parts are in hand for an accelerated project if this can be organized.
John Corby.