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Pipistrel Taurus Technical Data Taurus is made in highest technology composites (epoxy resin, glass fibre, carbon fibre, kevlar fibre and honeycomb structures). The airfoil used on wings is ORL 170, (F. Orlando).

model TAURUS 503
ENGINE ROTAX 503 UL DCDI 2V
max power(with 2 carb.) 53 hp at 6600 rpm
PROPELLER 2 blade Pipistrel 1600 mm diam
SIZES
wing span 14.97 m
length 7.17 m
height 1.41 m
wing area 12.33 m2
rudder area 0.9 m2
horizontal tail area 1.36 m2
aspect ratio 18.6
positive flaps 5 deg, 9 deg, 18 deg
negative flaps -5 deg
center of gravity         22% - 41%
WEIGHTS
empty weight 285 kg
minimum pilot weight 60 kg
maximum total pilots weight 220 kg
max take off weight (MTOW) 450 kg / 472.5 kg
fuel tank capacity in the wing 30 l
useful fuel 27 l
PERFORMANCES
stall with flaps 62.5 km/h
stall without flaps 67 km/h
manoeuvring speed 141 km/h
max speed with flaps extended 130 km/h
max speed with airbrakes extended 225 km/h
max. permitted speed 205 km/h
VNE 225 km/h
min.sink 0.74 m/sec
min.sink speed 85km/h
max. sink with airbrakes 5.5 m/sec @ 100 km/h
best glide 1: 41
best glide ratio speed 115 km/h
best glide at 140 km/h 1: 36
best glide at 180 km/h 1: 25
max towing speed 150 km/h
45°-45° roll time 3.9 sec
take off run MTOW 155 m
take off over 15 m MTOW 300 m
cruising speed with 75% power 145 km/h
best climb speed 100 km/h
max climb rate (MTOW) 3.5 m/sec
service ceiling MTOW 4,200 m
max load factor permitted (x1,8) +5.3g -2.65g
max load factor tested + 7.2g - 7.2g
fuel consum. at full power 18 lph

Note: all data are calculated and are subjected to change without notice

BASIC PRICE INCLUDES:

  • out surfaces white coloured, cabine indoor surfaces blue coloured
  • colouring, finishing and polishing of joints on all plastic parts
  • positive and negative flaperons
  • automatic command annexation at wing connection
  • controlled tail wheel
  • wing air brakes
  • mecanical elevator trim
  • integrated 30 liter fuel tank in the wing with filling cap on top
  • noise reducing firewall
  • "3 point ""schroth"" seat belts"
  • light cabine carpets in blue colour
  • white transparent cockpit plexy
  • confortable seats with adjustable head rests
  • on ground forward adjustable peddals
  • five point door fixation
  • cabin window with air vent hole on both sides
  • separated venting for each pilot
  • rectractable mecanical main landing gear
  • hydraulic disk brakes on the main wheels
  • cigarette lighter connector
  • instrument pannel with
  • all flight and engine instruments
  • libelle (slip indicator)
  • magnetic compass with mount
  • 2 blade fix pitch wooden propeller
  • engine rotax 503 53 hp with 2 carburators
  • and automatic electric system to retract the engine

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