Ultra-Efficient Products Penetrater
Ultra-Efficient Products · United States · first flew 1985 · light aircraft
The Ultra-Efficient Products Penetrater was an American ultralight aircraft designed by Nick Leighty and Rick Berstling. Its most notable feature was that the pilot flew in the prone position.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Pilot flies in the prone position, lying on top of the fuselage |
| T — Tail | V-tail |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Pilot flies in the prone position, lying on top of the fuselage
- Fuselage of a single aluminium alloy tube with a V-tail
- Single pusher engine and tricycle landing gear
The pilot lies prone on top of a single-tube fuselage. It has a cantilever low wing, a V-tail and a pusher engine.
Specifications
- The Ultra-Efficient Products Penetrater has a length of 4.88 m (16 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.32 m (24 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 97 km/h (60 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was first shown at the 1985 Sun 'n Fun air show. The pilot lay on top of the fuselage and used elbow rests and foot stirrups.
Variants
A single-engined ultralight with a cantilever low wing, V-tail and tricycle gear, powered by a 20 hp Zenoah G25B two-stroke in pusher configuration.
Where you'll see it
It was produced by Ultra-Efficient Products, and production has since been completed.
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