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TT 2200 EFI engine was to blame for this new aircraft.
Due to customer request for a faster aircraft, more in line with
the KR2 S and the Sonex of 160 mph, and yet with the features
of design that the Typhoon offered, as in cockpit width, prop
clearance, brakes, wheel diameter, then we had to consider this
as a serious customer request for a performance aircraft.
The Cyclone really is a stunning aircraft, not only in design
looks but also in strength. Once again, Homebuilt Aviation driven
by customer request for more speed the Cyclone named by approval
from our first customer Tony King and designed by D & C aircraft
Principal Doc Hannah, the Cyclone has a similar design speed of
160 mph. Utilising the fuselage of the already developed and tooled
Typhoon, the new wing, center section and horizontal stabiliser
has created a magnificent looking aircraft as well.
We call it Fighter Styling.
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The 2-degree dihedral starts at the centre of the cockpit, tapers
from just over 200 mm (8 inches) to 150 mm (6 inches) at the tip
giving the aircraft a fighting spirit.
The trailing edge tapers with a straight leading edge looking
somewhat like the latest aerobatic type aircraft.
The nose has cowl blisters to hide the fuel rails and injectors
on the powerful RG TT 2200 EFI
geared engine and with the added touch of the tinted bubble
canopy just simply adds to the attraction of this aircraft.
The wings have optional wing tanks 35 litre each for greater
range.
This aircraft 24-foot wing span slightly heavier than the Typhoon,
but with a speed and performance capability in the 544 kg category,
hard to match.
We strongly believe the Cyclone will be our most popular aircraft
for the following reasons:
- 160 mph speed capability, cruise around the 115 knots if you
are in the US and can be fitted with long range fuel tanks.
- Huge torque developed by the RG
TT 2200 EFI engine spinning prop diameters from 60-66 inch
composite or wood and up to 70 inch pitch.
- Cruise at low engine rpm from 3,000 to 3,500, which is well
within the original VW/Porsche cruising revs of a type 4 engine.
The Cyclone is power, performance and price under $50,000.00
aud.
If you want a performance aircraft, you are welcome to send
us e-mail,
or use the contact details on our Contact
page to talk to us directly.
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