The Jabiru J230 (2 seats) and the Jabiru J430 (4 seats) aircraft have been developed as touring aircraft. They have a wide cockpit, high cabin and ample leg room. The Jabiru J230 has a big baggage compartment in the back whereas the Jabiru J430 has 2 rear seats. They have the same fuselage and have the standard LSA wing with winglets. The fuel is in the wings. The longer tail boom results in more elevator and empennage authority(power of the elevator), reducing the stall speed to 45 kts and increasing directional stability. The J430 was developed as a great alternative to GA aircraft such as the Cessna 172. The Jabiru J230/430 cruises at 120 knots on 20 litres/hour.
Aircraft Type |
J230 and J430 |
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| Engine | Jabiru 3300cc | |
| 120hp | ||
| 6 cylinder, 4 stroke | ||
| Propeller | 2 Blade Fixed Pitch | |
| Wooden/Composite | ||
| 60”dia x 53” pitch | ||
| Height | 2400 mm (94.48”) |
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| Length | 6550 mm (257.8”) |
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| Width Tailplane | 2660 mm (104.7”) |
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| Cabin Width | 1120 mm (44.09”) | |
| Cabin Height | 1090 mm (42.9”) | |
| Wing Span | 9433 mm (30.9’) |
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| Wing Area | 9.34 sqm 100.5sq.ft) |
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| Wing Loading Gross (544kg) | 11.92 lbs/sq.ft |
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| Wing Loading Gross (700kg) | 15.3 lbs/sq.ft |
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| Aspect Ratio | 9.5 |
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| Speeds | ||
| Va (Max. Maneuver) | 115 kts (132 mph) | |
| Max Cruise | 120 kts (138 mph) | |
| Max. Straight & Level | 135 kts (155 mph) | |
| Stall speeds at 544kg | ||
| Vso (full flap) | 39 kts (45 mph) | |
| Vs1 (clean) | 44 kts (51 mph) | |
| Stall speeds at 700kg | ||
| Vso (full flap) | 45kts (52 mph) | |
| Vs1 ((clean) | 50 kts (57 mph) | |
| Climb Rate (at sea level) 544kg | 1000 ft/min |
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| Climb Rate (at sea level) 700kg | 700 ft/min |
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| Service Ceiling | 15,000 ft |
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| Empty Weight | 340 kg (748 lbs) |
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| Gross Weight | 544 kg (1197 lbs) |
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| Useable Load | 204 kg (449 lbs) |
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| Gross Weight | 700 kg (1540lbs) |
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| Useable Load | 360 kg (792 lbs) |
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| Structural Loading Flight | ||
| Load Factor | + 3.8 – 1.9 G | |
Applied Loads 54degC (129.2degF) |
+6.8G -3.4G | |
| Fuel Capacity (Usable) | 135 lts |
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| Range (Nil Reserve) | 800 nm | |
| Endurance (Nil Reserve) | 6.7 hrs |
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| Fuel Consumption at Cruise | 23-25 lts/hr (6 USgal) |
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| Glide Ratio | 12:1 | |
| Crosswind Component | 14 kts | |
| Take Off Distance at 544kg (Ground-roll) | 100 m (328 ft) | |
| Landing Distance at 544kg (Ground-roll) | 180 m (656 ft) | |
| Take Off Distance at 700kg (Ground-roll) | 150 m (492 ft) | |
| Landing Distance at 700kg (Ground-roll) | 220 m (820 ft) |
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.
© copyright Jabiru Aircraft Pty. Ltd. 2005
Updated: February 25, 2008