Alisport Silent 2
Alisport · Italy · first flew 2002 · light aircraft
The Alisport Silent 2 is a high-performance Italian single-seat touring motorglider in the 13-metre wingspan class, built from carbon fibre for light weight and excellent glide performance. Some variants carry a small retractable sustainer engine.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.35 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Unpowered sailplane — no engine
- Italian single-seat carbon fibre touring glider
- Retractable sustainer motor available in some variants
A sleek single-seat motorglider with a very slender fuselage, tapered 13-metre wings, and T-tail; the optional retractable propeller pod on the fuselage spine is a distinctive feature of powered variants.
Specifications
- The Alisport Silent 2 has a length of 6.35 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13 m (43 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 220 km/h (137 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Developed by Alisport in Italy, the Silent series began in the late 1990s and the Silent 2 represents an evolution with improved aerodynamics and a slightly larger wingspan. It has been popular in European gliding circles for cross-country soaring.
Variants
The Silent 2 Electro features an electric sustainer motor; the basic Silent 2 is a pure glider.
Where you'll see it
In private use across Europe for recreational soaring and cross-country gliding.
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