Aircraft Technologies Atlantis
| Atlantis | |
|---|---|
| 300px | |
| Atlantis II | |
| Role | Homebuilt aircraft |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Aircraft Technologies |
| Designer | Fred Meyers |
| Introduction | 1996 |
| Number built | at least three |
The Aircraft Technologies Atlantis is an American aerobatic homebuilt aircraft, built by Aircraft Technologies of Lilburn, Georgia. The aircraft is supplied as a kit or in the form of plans for amateur construction.[1][2]
Contents
Design and development
The Atlantis is a two seat side-by side low wing aircraft with conventional landing gear. The fuselage is constructed of welded steel tubing.[3] Fuel tanks are located in the wings. with a central header tank. The aircraft uses two control sticks for each pilot and a pull-up flap handle between the seats. The seats recline to a 35 degree angle.[4]
Operational history
In November 2014 three examples were registered in the United States with the Federal Aviation Administration.[5]
Specifications (Atlantis)
Data from Sport Aviation
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Capacity: 1 passenger
- Empty weight: 1,100 lb (499 kg)
- Gross weight: 1,900 lb (862 kg)
- Fuel capacity: 60 U.S. gallons (230 L; 50 imp gal)
- Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming IO-360 horizontally opposed piston aircraft engine, 200 hp (150 kW)
- Propellers: 2-bladed MT constant speed
Performance
- Cruise speed: 155 kn (178 mph; 287 km/h)
- Stall speed: 43 kn; 80 km/h (50 mph)
- G limits: +/-20g wing, +/-15g fuselage and tail
- Roll rate: 200 degrees per second
- Wing loading: 95 lb/sq ft (460 kg/m2)
See also
- Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
- Related lists
References
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