KUB 32000 + VATG-OKUB

The Sherwood KUB is an SSDR aircraft but designed to meet UK BCAR S regulations, whilst the Sherwood KUB is now classed as an SSDR, before the regulations changed it was classed as a true 3 axis microlight aircraft. Factory built and powered by 50hp Hirth with electric start the KUB is a great performer ideal for short strips. Currently 8hrs 10 mins engine and airframe 11hr 50 minutes.

Crew 1 for Day VFR flight
Length 16.5 feet (5 m) Wing span 26 feet 2 inches (7.98m) Height (tailwheel) 5 feet 9 inches (1.75m)
Cockpit width 25
Empty weight 143.5kg Max take-off weight 300kg
Hirth F23 50hp 2-cylinder 2 stroke
Helix 3 blade (8hrs 10mins)

Performance

G Limits +4 to -2
VNE (Never exceed speed) 86kts 99mph
Eco cruise speed 55kts 64mph
Stall speed clean 29kts 33mph
Fuel capacity Twin tank 46l plus 1.5 ltr header tank
Typical fuel burn 6 to 8 ltrs per hour
Service ceiling 10,000 feet
Rate of climb 1000+ feet per minute
Cross wind limit 15kts

Airframe

Rugged aircraft grade 4130 chrome moly steel welded fuselage, undercarriage and empennage CNC machined and welded by TLAC.
Fast wing fold system, no controls to disconnect (2 minutes fastest in the industry)
Full length aircraft grade aluminium spars, treated with Alodine corrosion proofing
4130 wing struts powder coated with 2 ground tie down rings
Landing gear, energy absorbing double bungee landing gear in 4130 chrome moly
Proper aircraft flaps and ailerons, not flaperons
Front hinged door with upward opening windows
Energy absorbing seat cushions with Sherwood KUB Logo
Braked main wheels with differential braking via cable op disc brakes
Oratex UL600 weight saving aircraft covering system
Oratex aircraft registration lettering wing and fuselage

Firewall forward

4-point engine mount and stainless-steel firewall
Fire resistant composite cowlings

Instruments and avionics and cockpit items

Press button seat harness with adjustable waist and shoulder straps
Throttle with friction adjuster/ manual elevator trim control/manual 3 stage flap control.
Control stick brake levers brakes as standard
CNC machined aluminium control panel
CNC machined GL1 aircraft ply floor panels
Winter analogue flight instruments VFR (not cheap Far East imports)
Multi-function engine instrument

This is the Works Demonstration machine, ready for immediate enjoyment.

38,000 + VAT

Call Paul: 01328 878809