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HAT LS2

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HAT LS2

HAT LS2 (designation standing for "Light, Single engine, 2-seater) is the first airplane developed by Hellenic Aeronautical Technologies (HAT) a small Greek manufacturer of aerospace components. Design started in 1990 followed by prototype construction. After a temporary delay of the program, first flight of prototype (SX-LS2) was made on May 23, 1997. Air-worthiness certificate was awarded on September 2, 1999. The plane is a light two-seater sporting airplane constructed of fiber-reinforced composites. Commercially it is available in the form of construction plans.

Specifications (LS2)

General characteristics

  • Crew: one, pilot
  • Capacity: two
  • Length: 5.58 m (18 ft 3 in)
  • Wingspan: 8.20 m (26 ft 10 in)
  • Height: 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
  • Wing area: 8.0 m² (86.1 ft²)
  • Empty: 307 kg (677 lb)
  • Loaded: 510 kg (1124 lb)
  • Maximum takeoff: 534kg (1177 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 x Volkswagen, 47.7 kW (64 hp)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 233 km/h (145 mph)
  • Range: 1046 km (564 miles)
  • Service ceiling: m (ft)
  • Rate of climb: 213 m/min (700 ft/min)
  • Wing loading: 66.8 kg/m² (13.7 lb/ft²)
  • Power/mass: 89.4 W/kg (0.055 hp/lb)