Bush iCub

Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 12:00 AM ET

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Edited By: Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

The Bush iCub is an aircraft powered by a 100hp Rotax 912 ULS engine, offering a 2000-hour Time Between Overhaul (TBO).
It has a maximum takeoff weight of 1295 lbs, an empty weight of 770 lbs, and a useful load of 525 lbs.
Key performance indicators include a maximum speed of 115 mph, a service ceiling of 14,400 ft, and a best rate of climb of 884 fpm.
The aircraft demonstrates impressive short-field capabilities, requiring only 280 ft for takeoff and 265 ft for landing.

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Bush iCub

Bush iCub

Engine make/model:

100hp Rotax 912 ULS

TBO (hrs.):

2000

Max takeoff weight (lbs.):

1295

Empty weight (lbs.):

770

Useful load (lbs.):

525

Fuel capacity (gals.):

18 (24 optional)

Wingspan:

30 ft. 10 in.

Cabin width (in.):

26.3

PERFORMANCE

V_ne (mph):

128

V_so (mph):

38

Max speed (mph):

115

Service ceiling (ft.):

14,400

Best rate of climb (fpm):

884

Best rate of climb, climb prop (fpm):

1060

Takeoff run, concrete (ft.):

280

Landing run (ft.):

265

Max crosswind (mph):

18

Maximum range (nm @ 65%):

434

Contact: SportairUSA (www.sportair-aero)

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