Silence Twister
Silence Aircraft · Germany · first flew 2000 · light aircraft
The Silence Twister is a German single-seat ultralight homebuilt monoplane designed by Silence Aircraft.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, elliptical |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.18 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing single-seat monoplane
- Spitfire-inspired styling
- Ballistic recovery parachute
A small single-seat low-wing monoplane with elliptical wings and tailplane, powered in production by an 85 hp Jabiru 2200 or 95 hp ULPower UL260i engine.
Specifications
- The Silence Twister has a length of 6.18 m (20 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.5 m (25 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The prototype first flew on 30 September 2000, and the design was inspired by the Supermarine Spitfire.
Variants
Twenty-one had been built by 2011.
Where you'll see it
It was in production in 2013, for amateur construction from plans or kits.
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