Aircraft Technologies Atlantis
| Atlantis | |
|---|---|
| |
| Atlantis II | |
| Role | Homebuilt aircraft |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Aircraft Technologies |
| Designer | Fred Meyers |
| Introduction | 1996 |
| Number built | at least three |
The Aircraft Technologies Atlantis is an American aerobatic homebuilt aircraft, built by Aircraft Technologies of Lilburn, Georgia. The aircraft is supplied as a kit or in the form of plans for amateur construction.[1][2]
Design and development
[edit]The Atlantis is a two-seat side-by side low wing aircraft with conventional landing gear. The fuselage is constructed of welded steel tubing.[3] Fuel tanks are located in the wings, with a central header tank. The aircraft uses two control sticks for each pilot and a pull-up flap handle between the seats. The seats recline to a 35 degree angle.[4]
Operational history
[edit]In November 2014 three examples were registered in the United States with the Federal Aviation Administration.[5]
Specifications (Atlantis)
[edit]Data from Sport Aviation
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Capacity: 1 passenger
- Empty weight: 1,100 lb (499 kg)
- Gross weight: 1,900 lb (862 kg)
- Fuel capacity: 60 U.S. gallons (230 L; 50 imp gal)
- Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming IO-360 horizontally opposed piston aircraft engine, 200 hp (150 kW)
- Propellers: 2-bladed MT constant speed
Performance
- Cruise speed: 155 kn (178 mph, 287 km/h)
- Stall speed: 43 kn (50 mph, 80 km/h)
- g limits: +/-20g wing, +/-15g fuselage and tail
- Roll rate: 200 degrees per second
- Wing loading: 95 lb/sq ft (460 kg/m2)
See also
[edit]Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
Related lists
References
[edit]- ^ Experimental Aircraft Association. "Atlantis". Archived from the original on 4 December 2013. Retrieved 4 September 2012.
- ^ Purdy, Don: AeroCrafter – Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook, Fifth Edition, page 109. BAI Communications, 15 July 1998. ISBN 0-9636409-4-1
- ^ Jack Cox (August 1996). "The Atlantis". Sport Aviation.
- ^ Fred Kolano (March 1997). "Flying Qualities Report The Atlantis". Sport Aviation.
- ^ Federal Aviation Administration (4 November 2014). "Make / Model Inquiry Results, Atlantis". Retrieved 4 November 2014.
External links
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