Shark UL
Shark.Aero · Slovakia · first flew 2010 · light aircraft
The Shark UL is a high-performance, low-wing composite ultralight aircraft designed and manufactured by Shark.Aero in Slovakia, notable for its exceptional aerodynamic efficiency and speed for its category.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.85 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- High-performance Slovak ultralight with retractable undercarriage
- Composite construction, tandem seating
- Exceptionally clean aerodynamic form for an ultralight
A very clean, shark-nosed low-wing composite monoplane with a bubble canopy over tandem seats, retractable undercarriage, and a highly tapered wing — instantly recognisable by its unusually refined form for an ultralight.
Specifications
- The Shark UL has a length of 6.85 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.9 m (26 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 290 km/h (180 mph).
- Typical crew: 2 (tandem).
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History
Designed in Slovakia in the 2000s and first flown around 2010, the Shark UL entered production as one of the fastest and most aerodynamically refined aircraft in the ultralight category. It achieved notable speed records for its class and attracted international customers.
Variants
The Shark UL is the standard ultralight-category variant; heavier versions certified under different weight limits have been offered in some markets.
Where you'll see it
Operated by private owners and flying clubs across Europe and worldwide; marketed primarily as a high-performance cross-country touring ultralight.
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