Flying Machines FM250 Vampire

Flying Machines FM250 Vampire
FM250 Vampire
Role Ultralight aircraft and Light-sport aircraft
National origin Czech Republic
Manufacturer Flying Machines s.r.o.
Introduction 2007
Status In production
Unit cost
60,000 (assembled, 2011)

The Flying Machines FM250 Vampire is a Czech ultralight and light-sport aircraft, designed and produced by Flying Machines s.r.o. of Rasošky, introduced at the Sport Aircraft Show held in Sebring, Florida in 2007. The aircraft is supplied as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft.[1]

Design and development

The aircraft was designed to comply with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight rules and US light-sport aircraft rules. It features a cantilever low-wing, a two-seats-in-side-by-side configuration enclosed cockpit under a bubble canopy that hinges forward, fixed tricycle landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration.[1]

The aircraft is made from composite materials and features a wet wing. Its 7.8 m (25.6 ft) span wing has an area of 10.05 m2 (108.2 sq ft) and flaps. Standard engines available are the 80 hp (60 kW) Rotax 912UL or the 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912ULS four-stroke powerplant. Full dual controls are provided, with the exception of wheel brakes, which are left seat only.[1]

Variants

FM250 Vampire
Original model, introduced in 2007[1]
FM250 Vampire II
Improved model, introduced in 2011.[1]

Specifications (FM250 Vampire II)

Data from Bayerl and Flying Machines[1][2]

General characteristics

Performance


References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 54. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. Flying Machines (2008). "Vampire II". Retrieved 4 July 2012.
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