FPNA Capetown

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Key Takeaways:

  • The article presents detailed specifications for the FPNA CAPETOWN, a two-seater amphibious aircraft.
  • Powered by a 100 hp Rotax 912 engine, it features a useful load of 555 lbs and a fuel capacity of 23.9 gallons.
  • It boasts impressive short-field performance, with takeoff rolls of 200 ft (ground) and 300 ft (water), and offers a cruise range of approximately 500 statute miles.
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FPNA CAPETOWN
Empty weight, std. (lbs. 875*
Gross weight, std. (lbs.): 1430
Useful load, std. (lbs.): 555
Payload, full std. fuel (lbs.): 412
Fuel capacity (gals.): 23.9
Wingspan: 32 ft. 2 in.
Wing area (sq. ft.): 150.0
Overall length: 24 ft. 0 in.**
Overall height: 9 ft. 9 in.***
Seating capacity: 2, side by side
Cabin width (in.): 50.4
Wing loading (lbs./sq.ft.): 9.5
Power loading (lbs./hp): 14.3
Powerplant: 100 hp Rotax 912 4-cyl.
Baggage Capacity (lbs.): 42
*Options can alter the empty weight
**Overall length with floats
***Measured on floats on amphibious gear to top of tail
PERFORMANCE
Vne (mph/kts.): 130/113
Vc 75% power (mph/kts.): 100/87
Vs (mph/kts.): 37/32
Best rate of climb, SL (fpm): 1000
Takeoff roll (ft.): 200
Takeoff water run (ft.): 300****
Landing ground roll (ft.): 300
Landing water runout (ft.): 200****
Cruise duration, economy (hrs.): 5
Cruise range, economy (sm): about 500
Fuel consumption, economy (gph): 4.5
**** Water performance assumes calm water with no wind
Source: FPNA

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