Specifications

IMO Class: “B” / “C*”

Wing span: 49’ / (15 m)
Width of foldable wings: 15’ / (5 m)
Length: 48’ / (16 m)
Height: 12’ / (4 m)
Cabin height: 6’8” / (2.03 m)
Cabin width: 8’4” / (2.54 m)
Baggage compartment: Appx: 60 cubic feet
Doors: 2 side doors + 1 rear

Engine Noise: 75 dB take-off 45 dB cruise

Engine – All TBO 4,000 hrs:
V8 Crate; 6.2 Liters, Pump Gas, 430 HP, 3.9 to 5.3 Gal/hr.
V8 Custom; 6.2 Liters, Pump Gas, 1,200 HP, 4 to 7 Gal/hr.
V12 Custom; 564 ci / 9.2 Liters, Pump Gas, 1000 HP, 6 to 12 Gal/hr.

Transmission: custom, water cooled
Props: 5 blade fixed; TBO 4,000 hrs

Crew: 2 / 1 for private usage

Passengers: max. 12

Estimated:
Weight take-off: 8,800 LB (4,000 kg)
Empty weight: 5,720 LB (2,600 kg)

Airspeeds:
Take-off: 50-60 knots (57-70 mph)
Cruise: 75-130 knots (90-150 mph)
Max Level Flight at max power: 130-175 knots (150-200 mph)
Max: 217 knots (250 mph)

Operational Heights:

Ground effect: 1’-10’ (0.3-3.3 m)
Emergency avoidance: 500’ (150 m)
Maximum altitude* 500’ (150 m)
Take-off distance: 450’ (150m)
Landing distance: 700’ (250m)
Max. Wave for take-off: 4.1’ (1.25m)
Max. Wave for landing: 4.1’ (1.25m)
Max. crosswind (take-off, landing): 90 degree 15 m/s

Fuel capacity 100 Gal US (378L)

Range – average operating heigh above water surface: 1 foot

1250 ml (2000 km) + 185 ml (300 km) reserve

* C class operation with limitations for licensed pilots under appropriate flight regulations

Economics

Comparing acquisition and operating costs for an Ekranoplan, Airplane and Helicopter of a similar capacity:

Included Avionics Package

Air:

Sea:

Power management:

Other:

  • Air Conditioning – Heat, Cool, Defrost