Jabiru J160

Amateur Built Kitplane

 

Jabiru J160

The Jabiru J160 aircraft has been developed as a new trainer aircraft that is bigger all round. It has a wider cockpit higher cabin and more leg room.

 

Features include:

 

Jabiru J160 Kitplane Specifications

Aircraft Type

Jabiru J160

   
Engine Jabiru 2200A
  2200cc 85 hp
  4 cylinder, 4 stroke
   
Propeller 2 Blade Fixed Pitch
  Wooden/Composite
  60” dia   x   44” pitch
   

Height

 2300mm

Length

 5775 mm

Width Tailplane

2350 mm

   
Cabin Width  
Hip 1120    mm
Elbow 1140    mm
Shoulder 1100    mm
   
Wing Span 8120 mm
   

Wing Chord

39” (990.6mm)

   

Wing Area

86.6 sq.ft (8.04 sq.m)

   
Wing Loading  
Gross 13.7 lbs/sq.ft
   
Power Loading  
Gross 14.12 lbs/hp
   

Aspect Ratio

8.2

   
Speeds  
Vne (never exceed) 132 kts   
Va (Max.Manoeuvre) 105 kts
Cruise at 75% power 100 kts
Max. Straight & Level 115 kts   
   
Stall Speeds at Gross Weight  
Vso (full flap) 45 kts
Vs1(clean) 49 kts
Clim rate (at sea level) Gross 500 ft/min

Service Ceiling

15,000 ft

   
Structural Loading  
Flight Load Factor +3.8       -2.0 G
Structure Tested +7.0       -3.6 G
   
Take Off Distance Groundroll 200m       (650 ft)

Landing Distance Groundroll

168m       (546 ft)

Glide Ratio (engine idle)

10:1

Crosswind Component

16mph (14 kts)

   
Fuel System  

Fuel Consumption at Cruise

13-16 lts/hr

Range

1030 nm  

Endurance (nil reserve)

10.3 hrs

Empty Weight

605 lbs (275 kg)

Useable Load

591 lbs (269kg)

Gross Weight (MTOW)

1197 lbs (544 kg)

 

Disclaimer

All specifications are quoted for a standard aeroplane with wheel spats and one standard occupant (unless stated).The product specifications and details are generally descriptive of the product shown and were correct at the time of printing. In accordance with our policy of continued product improvement, we reserve the right to vary the specifications and details at any time.

Download an extract of the construction instructions: Fit Extension Trim Horn.pdf