The Europa Elite is a new British, single-engined kit aircraft design, under development in 2020 by Europa Aircraft.

Elite
Artist's conception
Role Amateur-built aircraft
National origin United Kingdom
Manufacturer Europa Aircraft
Status Under development (2020)

The aircraft will fit the into the EASA CS-VLA category and will be of all-composite construction, with a low-wing, tricycle gear and two seats in side-by-side configuration.[1][2][3]

A stablemate of the Europa XS, the Elite features a crucifrom empennage and elliptical wings and tailplane. Three different sizes of engine will be available: 125 hp (93 kW), 160 hp (119 kW) or 200 hp (149 kW), giving maximum top speeds of 140 mph (225 km/h), 154 mph (248 km/h) and 168 mph (270 km/h), respectively.[3]

Specifications

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Data from manufacturer[1] and "Flyer" magazine[3]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Capacity: one passenger
  • Powerplant: 1 × aircraft engine four stroke, 200 hp (150 kW)
  • Maximum speed: 168 mph (270 km/h, 146 kn)

References

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  1. ^ a b Europa Aircraft (2020). "Elite". europa-aircraft.co.uk. Archived from the original on 5 May 2020. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
  2. ^ Light Aviation magazine - May 2020
  3. ^ a b c News Team (15 January 2020). "Europa Aircraft launches new kitplane, the Elite". "Flyer" magazine. Archived from the original on 16 January 2020. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
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