Towing
The towing version is equipped with towing gear which is connected to TOST E 85 release mechanism, then with towing rope release lever and rear mirror (easy demountable) mounted on fuselage enabling towed glider monitoring. The aircraft can also be alternatively equipped with the latest version of digital INTEGRA combined instrument system including camera built in the rare part of fuselage. This enables comfortable glider monitoring on Integra´s screen.
The Rotax 912S UL engine with maximum power of 73,5 kW when 5800 rpm and max. continuous power of 69 kW when 5500 rpm serves as towing drive unit. The aircraft is equipped with 3-blades Fiti design Ecocompetition fix propeller of 1,63m diameter. As to assure more efficient engine cooling, the additional oil radiator including independent NACA inlet and oil circuit thermostat is installed.
Performances
Take-off distance lenght with glider of 750kg MTOW: 550 m
Altitude reached after 600m from start point: 15m
Maximum climbing rate with glider of 750kg MTOW: 1,75m/s
Optimum speed of towing (depending on glider type): 100 - 120 km/h (55 - 65 kt)
Average fuel consumption when towing: 15 - 18 l/h
Maximum range of flight with max. fuel level of 70l when towing: 450 km
Starting and take-off distance lenght of aero-tow can be prolonged of 15% in case of high grass on runway or rain.
Performances listed are considered when 750 kg of take-off weight and can be different depending on flight performances and characteristics of towed glider.
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