Dragonfly™ Variable Planform (canard alternative): Road Taxi, Take off and Landing

Dragonfly™ - Flight Configuration
DRAGONFLY™ Concept: Single Occupant Garage and Road Compatible Airplane
Preliminary Specifications
  • Rapid Extension Wings
  • Quiet Operation
  • Vectored Thrust
  • Parachute Emergency Recovery
  • Loiter: 2.5 hours with 30 minute reserve
  • Range: 400 miles
  • Runway: Any road or highway, as well as conventional airports.
  • Powerplant Options:
    • Rotax 582 Dual Carb.......65 Hp 107 lbs
    • Rotax 914 ULS.............100 Hp 140 lbs
    • RotorPower Wankel

  • Prefabricate Canopy, Body and Wing Assemblies for Safety and Fast Build Time.
  • Dry Weight: 476 lbs.
  • Stall Speed: 64 mph
  • Cruise Speed: 145 mph
  • Top Speed: 185+ mph

 

 

 

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