The Shenyang HU-2 Petrel is a Chinese self-launching motor-glider built by the Shenyang Sailplane Factory at Shenyang.[1]

HU-2 Petrel
Role Motor-glider
National origin China
Manufacturer Shenyang Sailplane Factory

Design

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The Petrel is a two or three-seat self-launching motor-glider made from wood and fabric that looks like a conventional high-wing monoplane.[1] It is powered by a front-mounted 80 hp (60 kW) Limbach L 2000 E01 piston engine.[1]

Specifications

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Data from Brassey's World Aircraft & Systems Directory 1996[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: 2 or 3
  • Length: 7.02 m (23 ft 0 in)
  • Wingspan: 14.92 m (43 ft 11 in)
  • Wing area: 19.63 m2 (211.3 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 11.34
  • Empty weight: 485 kg (1,069 lb)
  • Gross weight: 750 kg (1,653 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Limbach L 2000 E01 piston engine , 60 kW (80 hp)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 135 km/h (84 mph, 73 kn)
  • Stall speed: 60 km/h (37 mph, 32 kn)

References

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Notes

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  1. ^ a b c d Taylor 1996, p. 511

Bibliography

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  • Taylor, Michael J. H. (1996). Brassey's World Aircraft & Systems Directory. London, England: Brassey's. ISBN 1-85753-198-1.