Sherwood Kub

G-CMSI The Sherwood KUB is an SSDR aircraft but designed to meet UK BCAR S regulations, whilst the Sherwood KUB is now classed as an SSDR, before the regulations changed it was classed as a true 3 axis microlight aircraft. Factory built and powered by 50hp Hirth with electric start the KUB is a great performer ideal for short strips. Currently 14 hour engine and new airframe Crew 1 for Day VFR flight Length 16.5 feet (5 m) Wing span 26 feet 2 inches (7.98m) Height (tailwheel) 5 feet 9 inches (1.75m) Cockpit width 25” Empty weight 143kg Max take-off weight 300kg Hirth F23 50hp 2-cylinder 2 stroke Helix 3 blade (brand new) Performance G Limits +4 to -2 VNE (Never exceed speed) 86kts 99mph Eco cruise speed 55kts 64mph Stall speed clean 29kts 33mph Fuel capacity Twin tank 46l plus 1.5 ltr header tank Typical fuel burn 6 to 8 ltrs per hour Service ceiling 10,000 feet Rate of climb 1000+ feet per minute Cross wind limit 15kts Airframe Rugged aircraft grade 4130 chrome moly steel welded fuselage, undercarriage and empennage CNC machined and welded by TLAC. Fast wing fold system, no controls to disconnect (2 minutes fastest in the industry) Full length aircraft grade aluminium spars, treated with Alodine corrosion proofing 4130 wing struts powder coated with 2 ground tie down rings Landing gear, energy absorbing double bungee landing gear in 4130 chrome moly Proper aircraft flaps and ailerons, not flaperons Front hinged door with upward opening windows Energy absorbing seat cushions with Sherwood KUB Logo Braked main wheels with differential braking via cable op disc brakes Oratex UL600 weight saving aircraft covering system Oratex aircraft registration lettering wing and fuselage Firewall forward 4-point engine mount and stainless-steel firewall Fire resistant composite cowlings Instruments and avionics and cockpit items Press button seat harness with adjustable waist and shoulder straps Throttle with friction adjuster/ manual elevator trim control/manual 3 stage flap control. Control stick brake levers brakes as standard CNC machined aluminium control panel CNC machined GL1 aircraft ply floor panels “Winter” analogue flight instruments VFR (not cheap Far East imports) Multi-function engine instrument This is a factory build machine, with a 14 hour engine installed, ready for immediate enjoyment Call Paul: 01328 878809 This site requires javascript to function. Please activate JavaScript in your browser.