The Weedhopper was designed by John F. Chotia and has
undergone numerous improvements throughout the years. The Weedhopper 11
is a side-by-side two seat version which first flew in 1989 and is
generally powered by a 52hp(38kW) Rotax 503 and has a maximum take-off
weight of 840lb(381kg). Many thousands of Weedhopper kits have been sold
around the world and they are still available from Weedhopper USA of
Edwards , Missouri.
Unregistered
USA
Single seat ultralight first flown in 1977
Engine: 40hp(29kW) Rotax 447
Length: 18’6"(5.63m)
Height: 6’9"(2.05m)Wingspan: 28’0"(8.52m)
No.built: 3000+ Range: 80miles(128km)
Cruising speed: 55mph(88kmh) Empty weight: 250lb(113kg)
Maximum take-off weight: 550lb(249kg) |