

The J170 was developed with the flying schools in hotter climates in mind. It is the J160 with the longer wings of the J230 and a bigger elevator. The longer wings allow it to climb faster in the hot conditions. The longer wings also provide more float on landing which is helpful when learning to land. The dual controls and adjustable rudder pedals are continued in this model. The 100 knot TAS cruise speed is still easily achievable at 2850 rpm.
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Aircraft Type |
Jabiru J170 |
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| Engine | Jabiru 2200cc | |
| 80 hp | ||
| 4 cylinder, 4 stroke | ||
| Propeller | 2 Blade Fixed Pitch | |
| Wooden/Composite | ||
| 60” dia x 42” pitch | ||
Height |
2300mm |
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Length |
5775 mm |
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Width Tail plane |
2660 mm |
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| Cabin Width | ||
| Hip | 1120 mm | |
| Elbow | 1140 mm | |
| Shoulder | 1100 mm | |
| Wing Span | 9657 mm | |
Wing Chord |
990.6mm (39”) |
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Wing Area |
9.56 m sq (103 sq.ft) |
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| Wing Loading | ||
| Gross | 62.8 kg/m sq (12.8 lbs/sq.ft ) |
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| Power Loading | ||
| Gross | 16.5 lbs/hp | |
Aspect Ratio |
9.8 |
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| 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) | 40 kts | |
| Vs1(clean) | 45 kts | |
| Climb rate (at sea level) Gross | 500 ft/min | |
Service Ceiling |
15,000 ft |
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| Structural Loading | ||
| Flight Load Factor | +4.0 -2.0 | |
| Structure Tested | +7.0 -3.5 | |
| Take Off Distance Ground roll | 210m (650 ft) | |
Landing Distance Ground roll |
168m (546 ft) |
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Glide Ratio (engine idle) |
10:1 |
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Crosswind Component |
14 kts (16mph) |
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| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel total useable | 135 lts | |
Fuel Consumption at gross weight Cruise 2850 rpm |
13-16 lts/hr |
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Range at max endurance power setting |
1030 nm |
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Endurance (nil reserve) |
10.3 hrs |
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Empty Weight |
310kg (683 lbs) |
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Useable Load |
290 kg (639 lbs) |
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Gross Weight (MTOW) |
600 kg (1323 lbs) |
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Updated: March 12, 2008