JURCA MJ-5 “SIROCCO”€

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Key Takeaways:

  • The Sirocco is an all-wood, low-wing homebuilt aircraft, recognizable by its "rooster tail" and adaptable to engines ranging from 85 to 150 hp.
  • Designed for two occupants in tandem, it features retractable landing gear and offers "wild performance" similar to a small fighter, achieving a top speed of 190 mph and a cruise of 162 mph.
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STANDARD DATA: Gross wt. 1300. Empty wt. 726. Fuel capacity 36. Wingspan 21’6″. Length 20’6″.
PERFORMANCE: Top mph 190. Cruise mph 162. Stall mph 60. Climb rate 2,500. Takeoff run 820. Landing roll 750. Range 570.

The Sirocco is an all-wood, fiberglass- or fabric-covered, and low-wing aircraft that can give the homebuilding enthusiast the wild performance of a small fighter ship. Identified by its “rooster tail,” the Sirocco seats two in tandem fashion and sports retractable landing gear for adding speed. Any 85- to 150-hp engine can be used.

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