Arion Lightning LS-1

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 at 12:00 AM ET

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Edited By: Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

The Arion Lightning LS-1 is a two-seat aircraft with a base price of $93,900, powered by a 120 HP 6-cylinder Jabiru 3300 engine.
It offers strong performance with a cruise speed of 120 knots, a best rate of climb of 1800 fpm, and a cruise range of 700 statute miles.
The aircraft has a gross weight of 1320 lbs, a useful load of 495 lbs, and impressive short field capabilities with a 275 ft takeoff and 350 ft landing ground roll.

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Arion Lightning LS-1

Base price:

$93,900

Engine make/model:

6-cylinder Jabiru 3300

Horsepower:

120@SL

Gross weight (lbs.):

1320

Empty weight, std. (lbs.):

825

Useful load (lbs.):

495

Fuel capacity (gals.):

22 (30 optional)

Payload, full fuel (lbs.):

357

Wingspan (ft.):

30

Overall length (ft.):

20

Overall height:

6 ft. 6 in.

Wing area (sq. ft.):

103

Wing loading (lbs./sq. ft.):

12.8

Power loading (lbs./hp):

11

Baggage capacity (lbs.):

50

Seating capacity:

2

Cabin width (in.):

43

PERFORMANCE

Cruise speed, 75% power (kts)

120

Fuel consumption (gph):

4.5

V_ne (kts.):

180

V_s (kts.):

44

V_so (kts.):

38

Best rate of climb (fpm):

1800

Takeoff ground roll (ft.):

275

Landing ground roll (ft.):

350

Cruise duration (hrs.):

5

Cruise range (sm):

700

Source: Arion Aircraft

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