Sherwood KUB Ssdr 3 Axis Microlight

Description

The Sherwood KUB is an SSDR aircraft but designed and built to meet UK BCAR S regulations, whilst the Sherwood KUB is now classed as an SSDR, before the regulations changed it was classed as a true 3 axis microlight aircraft.

Factory built and powered by 50hp Hirth with electric start the KUB is a great performer ideal for short strips. Currently 8hrs 10 mins engine and airframe 11hr 50 minutes.

Dimensions

• Crew 1 for Day VFR flight
• Length 16.5 feet (5 m) Wing span 26 feet 2 inches
• 7.98m) Height (tailwheel) 5 feet 9 inches (1.75m)
• Cockpit width 25”
• Empty weight 143.5kg Max take-off weight 300kg
• Hirth F23 50hp 2-cylinder 2 stroke
• Helix 3 blade (8hrs 10mins)

Performance

• G Limits +4 to -2
• VNE (Never exceed speed) 86kts 99mph
• Eco cruise speed 55kts 64mph
• Stall speed clean 29kts 33mph
• Fuel capacity Twin tank 46l plus 1.5 ltr header tank
• Typical fuel burn 6 to 8 ltrs per hour
• Service ceiling 10,000 feet
• Rate of climb 1000+ feet per minute
• Cross wind limit 15kts

• Rugged aircraft grade 4130 chrome moly steel welded fuselage, undercarriage and empennage CNC machined and welded by TLAC.
• Fast wing fold system, no controls to disconnect (2 minutes fastest in the industry)
• Full length aircraft grade aluminium spars, treated with Alodine corrosion proofing
• 4130 wing struts powder coated with 2 ground tie down rings
• Landing gear, energy absorbing double bungee landing gear in 4130 chrome moly
• Proper aircraft flaps and ailerons, not flaperons
• Front hinged door with upward opening windows
• Energy absorbing seat cushions with Sherwood KUB Logo
• Braked main wheels with differential braking via cable op disc brakes
• Oratex UL600 weight saving aircraft covering system
• Oratex aircraft registration lettering wing and fuselage

Firewall forward

• 4-point engine mount and stainless-steel firewall
• Fire resistant composite cowlings
• Instruments and avionics and cockpit items
• Press button seat harness with adjustable waist and shoulder straps

• Throttle with friction adjuster/ manual elevator trim control/manual 3 stage flap control.
• Control stick brake levers brakes as standard
• CNC machined aluminum control panel
• CNC machined GL1 aircraft ply floor panels
• “Winter” analogue flight instruments VFR (not cheap Far East imports)
• Multi-function engine instrument
• This is the Works Demonstration machine, ready for immediate enjoyment.