SAM LSA

Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 12:00 AM ET

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Edited By: Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

The SAM LSA is an aircraft powered by a 100 hp Rotax 912ULS engine.
It has a useful load of 490 lbs and a gross weight of 1,320 lbs.
Key performance indicators include a cruise speed of 108 knots, an 800 fpm climb rate, and a 14,500 ft service ceiling.
The aircraft features a 22-gallon fuel capacity with a burn rate of 4.5 gph at 75% power.

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SAM LSA

SAM LSA

SPECIFICATIONS & PERFORMANCE

Gross Weight (lbs.):

1,320

Empty Weight (lbs.):

829

Useful Load (lbs.):

490

Power (hp):

100 Rotax 912ULS

Climb Rate (fpm):

800

Cruise speed (kts. @7,500 ft.):

108

Stall speed (kts.):

36

Service Ceiling (ft.):

14,500

Fuel Capacity (gals.):

22

Burn rate–75% (gph):

4.5

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