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Skyranger V-Max
Skyranger V-Max

The VMAX version is the BCARS UK homologation evolution of SKYRANGER

With REAR DOWN FIN and NEW RUDDER and cabin improvements

V-Max is suitable for aircraft engines from 50 to 100 hp

The V-Max use standard 9.5 m wing span for all kind of use:

Rough airfields, high temperature locations, high altitude airfields, high weights etc…

The down fin allows better efficiency and directional stability for uses such as training, towing etc…

The V-Max  kit:

 The SKYRANGER comes as an ultra-fast build kit:

     * Aluminium + Steel Tubes & connections

           Box 1: 430 x 32 x 32cm (95kg)

           Box 2: 270 x 32 x 32cm (35kg)

    * Pre-assembled tail, ailerons, flaps, wing covering, seats

          Box 3: 240 x 20 x 74cm (30kg)

    * Wheels + Brakes

           Box 4: 40 x 40 x 40cm (12kg)

    * Cowlings, tanks

          Box 5: 100 x 70 x 60cm (15kg)

    * Lexan (doors, windscreen etc.)

          Box 6: 130 x 40 x 40cm (12kg)

 

      TOTAL: 6 boxes ~ 200kg

 

The flaps, ailerons, tailplane, fin, down fin, rudder and elevators come ready-built and covered.

The rest of the structure comes as a number of sub assemblies. All parts come with the bolts already in position and attachment brackets already in their place.

SKYRANGERS have been built with two people working in as little as 3 weeks!

All building is simple, educational and fun. It will result in you knowing your aircraft inside-out and having great confidence in its structure and your ability to carry out any further maintenance.

This in turn results in extremely safe flying and very economic use.

Recomended Engines for the Skyranger V-Max.

Rotax 912 ULS, (100 Hp)   Rotax 912 UL,( 80 HP)   Rotax 582, (62 HP)   Rotax 503, ( 52 HP)   Jabiru 2200, (80 HP)   HKS 700E, (60 HP)   AeroVee,( 80 HP)

 SPECIFICATIONS

Model

V-Max

Swift

Maximum Take-Off Weight (Aust)

540kg  

540kg

Wing Area   

14.1m²

12.8m²

Wing Span

9.5m

8.5m

Max Chord

1.7m

1.7m

Length Overall

5.5m

5.5m

Fuselage Width

1.09m

1.09m

Tail Span

 2.42m  

2.42m

Height Overall

2.4m

2.4m

Height to Cabin Top

1.75m

1.75m

Undercarriage Track

1.6m

1.6m

 Skyranger V-Max Dimensions

Performance Figures:

 All figures are as tested, CAS, at 450kgs and MSL.

 

Model

vfun vmax(912- 80Hp)

Swift (912S- 100Hp)

VNE

124mph

128mph

Max Level Speed

100mph

115mph

Cruise Speed (12l/hr)

80mph

90mph

Stall Speed

37mph

39mph

Max Climb Rate (MAUW)

1100ft/min

1100ft/min

Min Sink Rate 

560ft/min at 58mph

560ft/min at 58mph

Best Glide Ratio

9:1 at 60mph

9:1 at 60mph

Take-off distance to clear

15m obstacle  254m

280m

Landing distance to clear

15m obstacle  250m

282m

Range at Cruise Speed

400 miles

450 miles

 

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