Built by Polish aviation firm Manufaktura Lotnicza, the 2-seater Argon GTL 915/916 iS features a carbon fiber/Kevlar composite hull, a 141-hp Rotax engine, a practical ceiling (maximum altitude) of 23,000 ft (7,010 m), and a cruising speed of 180 km/h (112 mph). It runs on either regular or aviation gasoline, 120 liters (32 gal) of which is stored in two integrated 60-l fuel tanks.
External tanks can be added as a range-boosting optional extra. A company representative tells us that the aircraft burns gas at a rate of 18 to 25 liters per hour, depending on how much weight it's carrying ... so, it could conceivably fly for up to six hours on one fill.
1 окт 2024
