Aerosport Rail
Aerosport · United States · first flew 1970 · light aircraft
The Aerosport Rail is an American minimalist ultralight aircraft designed by Harris Woods and built by Aerosport Inc.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 4.8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | T-tail |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Minimalist ultralight with a T-tail
- Low-wing monoplane
- Two pusher engines of 45 hp
Look for a tiny single-seat low-wing ultralight with a T-tail and two pusher engines.
Specifications
- The Aerosport Rail has a length of 4.8 m (16 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.11 m (23 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 154 km/h (96 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The aircraft was first flown on 14 November 1970.
Variants
It was powered by two Aerosport-Rockwell LB600 automotive engines of 45 hp each.
Where you'll see it
It was a single-seat aircraft with a range of about 120 miles. The number built is unknown.
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