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Jabiru J-160
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The J-160 Experimental Aircraft has been developed as a new trainer aircraft that is bigger all round. It has a wider cockpit higher cabin and more leg room and the following features. Scroll down or Click here for Specs
  • Conventional configuration
  • Designed to JAR –VLA European Airworthiness Standard
  • High-winged, strut-braced monoplane with wing flaps, mass balanced elevator and in-flight adjustable trim.
  • Cruise Speed @ 3050 rpm - 100 knots
  • Range (nil reserve) - 1030 nautical miles
  • 4 stroke JABIRU 2200 cc engine designed specifically for the Jabiru aircraft.
  • Gentle and predictable stall characteristics, together with light and responsive controls, make JABIRU a true sport aircraft.
  • Stall speed with flaps at Gross Weight 45 KIAS
  • Fully enclosed, ergonomically designed cabin with 2 doors providing ease of entry and low noise levels.
  • Excellent visibility
  • Side-by side fixed seating with centre controls and panel mounted throttles. Ideal for training or recreation.
  • Tricycle undercarriage with steerable nosewheel and hand operated in line hydraulic disc brakes makes ground handling a breeze.
  • Excellent cross wind handling performance – 14 knots
  • All composite construction removes the corrosion problem.
  • Wing and power loadings provide high performance and handling, particularly in turbulence.
  • Comfortable seating with easily removed covers.
  • Designed for minimum maintenance. Upper and lower cowls easily removed.
  • Auxiliary electronic fuel pump for ease of starting and added security in flight.
  • All the engine management features of conventional GA light aircraft: Carburettor Air Heat, Dual Ignition, Pressure Compensating Carburettor – no mixture control !
  • Jabiru fixed pitch wooden propeller with composite cover and urethane leading edge
  • Avionics include VHF Transceiver, PM501 Intercom and headsets Transponder Altitude Encoder optional
  • 4 Options for instrument Panels
  • Tinted Windscreen
  • Steerable Nose Wheel
  • Electrically operated flaps
  • Cast aluminium 500 x 6 wheels and 6 ply tyres with spats
  • Fully upholstered cockpit
  • Cabin Heater
  • Choice of decals and registration numbers (from the standard range)
  • 135 litre fuel tanks (wing tanks & header tanks)
  • Adjustable foot pedals to cater for pilots who have difficulties reaching the pedals
  • Tool Kit
Dimensions Back to Top
Height7' 6.5"
Length19'
Cabin width43"
Wing Span 26.6'
Wing Chord 39"
Wing Area86.6 sq.ft
Weights & Loading
Empty Weight 605 lbs (275 kg)
Gross Weight (MTOW)1200 lbs (544 kg)
Useable Load 591 lbs (269kg)
Wing Loading Gross 13.7 lbs/sq.ft
Power Loading Gross 14.12 lbs/hp
Flight Load Factor+3.8 -2.0 G
Structure Tested +7.0 -3.6 G
Engine
EngineJabiru 2200 85 hp
4 cylinder, 4 stroke
Propeller2 Blade Fixed Pitch
Wooden/Composite
60” dia x 44” pitch
Performance
Vne (never exceed) 152 mph - 132 kts
Va (Max.Manoeuvre) 120 mph - 105 kts
Cruise at 75% power 115 mph - 100 kts
Max. Straight & Level 132 mph - 115 kts
Vso (full flap) at Gross Weight 52 mph - 45 kts
Vs1(clean) at Gross Weight56 mph - 49 kts
Clim rate (at sea level) Gross 500 ft/min
Service Ceiling15,000 ft
Take Off Distance Groundroll 650 ft - 200m
Landing Distance Groundroll 546 ft - 168m
Glide Ratio (engine idle) 10:1
Crosswind Component 16mph - 14 kts
Fuel & Range Back to Top
Fuel Capacity35.5 gal / 135 L
Fuel Consumption at Cruise3.5 gph - 13 lts/hr
Range1185 sm - 1030 nm
Endurance (n0 reserve) 10.3 hrs
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