Flygfabriken LN-3 Seagull

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name =LN-3 Seagull
type = High wing pusher amphibian
manufacturer = Svenska Flygfabriken AB


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The LN-3 Seagull is a two-seater single pusher configuration amphibian kitplane made from composite material, powered by a Jabiru 2200 engine. It is fitted with retracting conventional landing gear. The manufacturer is Svenska Flygfabriken AB, based in Sundsvall, Sweden. Work started on building the prototype in 2003, and the maiden flight was made on 5 February 2008 at Midlanda Airport. [http://aerogazette.co.uk/ Aero Gazette] ]

The designer and testpilot of this aircraft is Lage Norberg,a former professor in aerodynamics, whom started this project when he retired. It is intended to match the Swedish EAA standard for amphibian homebuilt aircraft in the UL, ML and LSA Categories, as well as the FAR 23 Aerobatic category.

pecifications

aircraft specifications

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crew=1
capacity=1 passenger
length main=6.72 m.
length alt= 22 ft 1 in.
span main=10.83 m.
span alt=35 ft 7 in.
height main=2.15 m
height alt=7 ft 1 in.
area main=10.6 m²
area alt= 115 ft²
empty weight main=290 kg
empty weight alt=640 lb
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max takeoff weight main=600 kg
max takeoff weight alt=1,323 lb

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number of props=1
power main=Jabiru 2200
power alt= Rotax 912
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max speed main=190 km/h.
max speed alt=102 Kt.
stall speed main=80 km/h.
stall speed alt=43 Kt.
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range main=1,200 km.
range alt=650 nm.
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* Takeoff roll:
climb rate main= max 5 m/s.
climb rate alt= max 990 ft/min.
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References

External links

* [http://www.flygfabriken.com Flygfabriken Homepage]
* [http://www.eaa.se/byggeXmain.htm List] of experimental aircraft (Swedish).

ee also

* Republic RC-3 Seabee