Dornier S-Ray 007
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| Role | Two-seat amphibious single |
| National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | Dornier Technologie |
| Designer | Iren Dornier |
| First flight | 14 July 2007 |
| Developed from | Dornier Libelle |
The Dornier S-Ray 007 is a two-seat amphibious aircraft concept designed by Dornier Technologie.[1][2][3]
The concept is similar to that of the Dornier Libelle from the 1920s,[4] and thus originally, the aircraft also carried the name Dornier Libelle, however it was later changed to Dornier Stingray. Before the first aircraft could be built, the name was changed a third time to the Dornier S-Ray 007. The leader of the project is Iren Dornier, grandson of Claude Dornier and owner of Dornier Technologie.[3][5]
The flying boat is a high wing aircraft featuring a one-piece wing which is connected with the center mounted Rotax 912S engine and propeller on a stable aerodynamically shaped central support pylon to the fuselage. The S-Ray 007 is built from reinforced plastics with carbon fibre reinforcements,[6] which makes the flying boat very resistant to salt water. The aircraft is equipped with retractable landing gear and two 50 litre fuel tanks.
The maiden flight of the Dornier S-Ray 007 was held on 14 July 2007 at Friedrichshafen airport, and the aircraft was piloted by Gerhard Thalhammer.[7]
Specifications
Data from Iren Dornier S-Ray 007[8]
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Length: 6.75 m (22 ft 2 in)
- Wingspan: 9.0 m (29 ft 6 in)
- Height: 2.1 m (6 ft 11 in)
- Wing area: 12 m2 (130 sq ft)
- Empty weight: 510 kg (1,124 lb)
- Gross weight: 800 kg (1,764 lb)
Performance
- Cruising speed: 185 km/h (115 mph; 100 kn)
- Stall speed: 68 km/h (42 mph; 37 kn)
- Range: 1,300 km (808 mi; 702 nmi)
See also
References
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