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| STANDARD DATA: Gross wt. 1,540. Empty wt. 850. Fuel capacity 232. Wingspan 26’6″. Length 21′. Engine 100-hp Continental. PERFORMANCE: Top mph 172. Cruise mph 120. Stall mph 52. Climb rate 700. Ceiling 14,000. Takeoff run 600. Landing roll 850. Range 620. |
Besides designing the Super Emeraude, Claude Piel has also created the Diamant and Beryl. The Emeraude is a low-wing monoplane that achieves excellent performance from a 100-hp Continental with a fixed-pitch prop. It features an enclosed cockpit for two in sideby- side fashion. Construction materials consist of wood and fabric. The most significant improvement in the Super Emeraude is a reinforced structure to allow the use of engines up to 150 hp and to be fully aerobatic when flown solo. It is distinguished by a larger and swept-back vertical tail, which improves directional stability. The airplane has all modern features including slotted flaps, slotted ailerons, single-leg landing gear, steerable tailwheel, and sliding canopy. The Super Emeraude is approved for categories N, U, and A.
