| Jabiru J250 | |
|---|---|
| |
| Role | Light Sport Aircraft Homebuilt |
| National origin | Australia |
| Manufacturer | Jabiru Aircraft |
| Developed from | Jabiru J230 |
The Jabiru J250 is one model in a large family of two and four seat Australian light aircraft developed as touring aircraft and provided in kit form by Jabiru Aircraft.[1][2] The aircraft was also assembled and sold in the US by Jabiru USA[3] as a Light Sport Aircraft (LSA).
Design and development[edit]
The J250 is constructed from composite materials. The 30 ft (9.1 m) span high wing is strut-braced. The standard engine is the 120 hp (89 kW) Jabiru 3300 six cylinder, horizontally opposed, four stroke aircraft engine. The tricycle landing gear has optional wheel pants. The two-seat cabin features a width of 44 in (112 cm). The J250 shares the same fuselage as the four-seat J450 model, the difference being that the rear seats are not installed on the J250. As a result, the baggage area in the J250 is among the largest in its class.
Variants[edit]
data from Jabiru[4]
- Jabiru J160
- Jabiru J170
- US light-sport aircraft two-seat model derived from the J160.[1]
- Jabiru J200
- Jabiru J230
- A two-seater, designed as a US light-sport aircraft, with a large baggage compartment behind the seats.[1][5]
- Jabiru J250
- Jabiru J400
- Four seat version powered by a 120 hp (89 kW) Jabiru 3300 engine and marketed circa 2004.[2]
- Jabiru J430
- A four seater version of the J230 with two seats in the former baggage compartment.[1]
- Jabiru J450
- Jabiru SP
- Two seat version for the US light-sport aircraft market, powered by a 120 hp (89 kW) Jabiru 3300 engine and marketed circa 2004. The SP has a cruise speed of 213 km/h (132 mph)[2]
- Jabiru UL
- Two seat version for the European microlight category powered by an 80 hp (60 kW) Jabiru 2200 engine and marketed circa 2004. The SP has a cruise speed of 185 km/h (115 mph)[2]
Specifications (J250)[edit]
Data from Jabiru Pacific [6]
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Capacity: 480 lb (220 kg) useful load
- Length: 21 ft 5 in (6.53 m)
- Wingspan: 30 ft (9.1 m)
- Height: 7 ft 10 in (2.39 m)
- Wing area: 120 sq ft (11 m2)
- Empty weight: 840 lb (381 kg)
- Max takeoff weight: 1,320 lb (599 kg)
- Powerplant: 1 × Jabiru 3300 6 cylinder, 4 stroke piston engine, 120 hp (89 kW)
- Propellers: 2-bladed Wooden/Composite
- Propellers: 5 ft (1.5 m) diameter
Performance
- Maximum speed: 138 kn (159 mph, 256 km/h)
- Cruise speed: 120 kn (140 mph, 220 km/h)
- Stall speed: 45 kn (52 mph, 83 km/h)
- Never exceed speed: 138 kn (159 mph, 256 km/h)
- Range: 800 nmi (920 mi, 1,480 km)
- Service ceiling: 15,000 ft (4,600 m)
- Rate of climb: 1,000 ft/min (5.1 m/s)
- Wing loading: 11.0 lb/sq ft (54 kg/m2)
- Power/mass: 4.3 kg/kW
- Flight Load Factor + 4.0g - 2.0g
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d Vandermeullen, Richard: 2011 Kit Aircraft Buyer's Guide, Kitplanes, Volume 28, Number 12, December 2011, page 57. Belvoir Publications. ISSN 0891-1851
- ^ a b c d Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, pages 145 and 185. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
- ^ Jabiru USA
- ^ "Jabiru Aircraft Southern Africa". Jabiru.co.za. Archived from the original on 19 July 2012. Retrieved 23 July 2012.
- ^ Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 61. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
- ^ Jabiru J230 & J430 Kitplane