ACS-100 Sora
Advanced Composites Solutions · Brazil · first flew 2008 · light aircraft
The ACS-100 Sora is a Brazilian two-seat light sport aircraft designed by Advanced Composites Solutions.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Low-wing cantilever monoplane of all-composite construction
- Side-by-side two-seat cabin
- Fixed tricycle landing gear, with retractable gear as an option
A small all-composite low-wing two-seater with a conventional tail unit and tricycle undercarriage.
Specifications
- The ACS-100 Sora has a length of 6.5 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.5 m (25 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 340 km/h (211 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was developed from the CB-10 Triathlon project of the Brazilian designer Claudio Barros of the Federal University of Minas Gerais. It was originally designated ACS-100 Triathlon and first flew in June 2008.
Variants
It was developed into the ACS-Itaipu Sora-E.
Where you'll see it
Six had been built by January 2009. It is designed to be fully aerobatic, from +6g to -4g, and is powered by a Rotax 912S.
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