BushCat - Plane & Pilot

BushCat

James Lawrence

Tuesday, September 04, 2012

Key Takeaways:

The BushCat is an aircraft offering versatile engine choices, including Jabiru 2200 and various Rotax models (65-100 hp), with a useful load of 628 lbs.
It boasts impressive short-field performance with both takeoff and landing ground rolls of just 328 feet, a rate of climb of 1000 fpm, and a service ceiling of 12,000 MSL.
The aircraft achieves a cruise speed of 95 mph (at 65% throttle) and offers a substantial range of 670 miles with reserve fuel.

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BushCat

Engine Choices:

Jabiru 2200 (85hp), Rotax 582 (65hp), 912 (80hp) or 912 ULS (100 hp)

Empty Weight (lbs.):

617

Wingspan (ft.):

31.5

Length (ft.):

18.6

Cockpit Width (in.):

47.25

Headroom (in.):

33.5

Legroom (in.):

43.3

Fuel Capacity (gals.):

24.8

PERFORMANCE

Fuel Consumption (gals./hr., 80% throttle):

3.75

Takeoff Roll (ft.):

328

Rate Of Climb (fpm):

1000

Service Ceiling (ft.):

12,000 MSL

Max Crosswind Component (mph):

Cruise Speed (mph, 65% throttle):

Max Cruise Speed (mph):

105

V_ne (mph):

125

Glide Ratio:

10:1

V_s (mph):

V_so (mph):

Landing Ground Roll (ft.):

328

Gross Weight (lbs.):

1245

Useful Load (lbs.):

628

Range (mi, with reserve):

670

Source:

Rainbow SkyReach