The Carat motorglider has a retractable undercarriage
and detachable wings for transport and storage. The propeller folds
forward against the airstream when the engine is shut down and the
aircraft is used as a glider.
D-KCTF
c/n 001
Germany
Single seat powered glider first flown in 1997
Engine: 54hp(40kW) Sauer S1800
Length: 20’5"(6.21m)
Height: 5’0"(1.52m)Wingspan: 49’2.5"(15.0m)
No.built: 2+ Range: 560miles(900km)
Cruising speed: 124mph(200kmh) Empty weight: 717lb(325kg)
Maximum take-off weight: 1037lb(470kg) |