| Quattro | |
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| Role | ParamotorType of aircraft |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Southern Skies |
| Status | Production completed |
The Southern Skies Quattro is an American paramotor that was designed and produced by Southern Skies of Taylorsville, North Carolina for powered paragliding.
Design and development
The aircraft was designed to comply with the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles rules and was the first paramotor to use a four-stroke powerplant. It features a paraglider-style high-wing, single-place accommodation and a single computer-controlled, electronic ignition system-equipped, 14 hp (10 kW), 212 cc (13 cu in), Honda Kart engine, without a reduction drive, mounted in pusher configuration. As is the case with all paramotors, take-off and landing is accomplished by foot.
With its heavier four-stroke engine, the Quattro weighs 44 lb (20 kg) and can lift a pilot up to 180 lb (82 kg).
Specifications (Quattro)
Data from Cliche
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wing area: 290 sq ft (27 m)
- Empty weight: 44 lb (20 kg)
- Gross weight: 225 lb (102 kg)
- Fuel capacity: 2 U.S. gallons (7.6 L; 1.7 imp gal)
- Powerplant: 1 × Honda engine four-stroke, air-cooled kart engine, 14 hp (10 kW)
- Propellers: 2-bladed, 2 ft 10 in (0.86 m) diameter pitch of 24 in (61 cm)
Performance
- Cruise speed: 25 mph (40 km/h, 22 kn)
References
- ^ Cliche, Andre: Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide 8th Edition, page D-28. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001. ISBN 0-9680628-1-4
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