Diamond AircraftCertified · Glider · Austria
HK 36 TC
- Seats
- 2 2
- Power
- 80 hp60 kW
- Cruise
- 98 kt182 km/h
- US register
- 5 aircraft5 aircraft
About the HK 36 TC
The Diamond Aircraft Ind HK 36 TC is an Austrian motorized glider designed with a low wing layout, a T-tail, and space for two occupants. It suits touring and glider operations, featuring a single engine and a fiberglass construction utilizing a specific Wortmann airfoil with top-surface airbrakes.
Originating from the Hoffmann H36 Dimona developed in the early 1980s, the series evolved through multiple manufacturing entities and introduced variants with greater spans and winglets. The type achieved notable aviation records, served as a testbed for fuel cell research, and led to the creation of further aircraft families. Over nine hundred units of the H36 and HK36 series have been completed, earning widespread commercial success and regulatory certification across Europe and North America.
Engines fitted
3 aircraft| Engine | Power | Share of fleet | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombardier ROTAX (ALL) | — | 2 | |
| Rotax 912 | 80 hp | 1 |
The HK 36 TC is a variant of the Diamond HK 36 Ttc. Other variants: HK 36 "Super Dimona", HK 36 TS, HK 36 Ttc-Eco, HK 36R Super Dimona, HK-36TTS.
HK 36 TC running costs
$150 an hour| Low | Typical | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | $3,398 | $4,264 | $5,018 |
| Oil | $64 | $80 | $104 |
| Engine overhaul reserve | $800 | $867 | $1,167 |
| Annual inspection and maintenance | $2,500 | $3,500 | $4,500 |
| Hangar | $3,000 | $6,300 | $9,600 |
| Total | $9,762 | $15,011 | $20,389 |
| Per hour | $98 | $150 | $204 |
Engine
- Model
- Rotax 912
- Power
- 80 hp
- Overhaul
- 2,000 h / 15 yr
- Fuel burn
- 4.5 – 5.6 gal/h
- Fuel price
- $8.20 /US gal
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