The Typhoon

Created for those with a passion to fly and are always in search of cheap flights, made in Australia to suit Australian conditions, the Typhoon, a 2-seat side by side design with a wide 1100 mm (44 inch) cockpit makes this aircraft quite roomy inside.

It is powered by the RG TT 2000 belt drive engine, which produces real torque for what most 2-seat aircraft require these days. Unlike in the USA, where just over the horizon is a long paved runway, in Australia we do not seem to have that luxury.

The Typhoon has 6-inch wheels for better ground handling on grass fields and with twin piston calliper brakes, provides strong braking and holding power. The aircraft, constructed from 6061 T6 alloy, can be built all year round. No need to wait for glues to go off, things to set, humidity, temperature is not really an issue when building a metal aircraft.

The hard parts are already made for you. All or most of the formed parts are already made and all the chrome molly components are tig welded. The main spars are pre-riveted and joined to the centre section so that the dihedral is set accurately for you. Flight instruments, engine instruments, seat belts, interior trim material are all part of the package you receive from Homebuilt Aviation.

The Typhoon is now available with a Tinted Bubble Canopy, which just adds a touch of class to this exciting, well-proportioned aircraft.


Typhoon Performance

The Typhoon is lifting off at less than 200 feet and climbs out at up to 1100 feet per minute.
Using 14-15 liters of fuel per hour for general flying, the Typhoon is highly affordable flying.

Speed
Currently without wheel covers (spats) or wing root fairings, flybys have been done at over 120 knots.

The Typhoon has attained 100-knot cruise returning back to Southerby in NSW. Our view is that the Typhoon was never meant to be a fast aircraft but a good all-round Sport Aircraft performance that is easy to handle, a good climb rate and short take off run capability.

Landing
Uneventful. The Typhoon, having a stall speed of 38 knots declared for this reason, the Typhoon is an attractive aircraft for low hours pilots to enjoy and fly. The wide wheel track provides excellent ground handling.

Building a Typhoon means that you have Australian support, as close as an e-mail, fax or phone call for support. Others are building too which means an even greater participation.

If you require a faster aircraft see our Cyclone.

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Typhoon Specifications

Specifications				Performance Data
Wingspan	8.6m	28' 2"		Top Speed	110 kts	203 kph
Width - wings removed	2150mm	85 in		Cruise	95 kts	175 kph
Length	6.4m	21ft		Stall Speed	38 kts	70 kph
Wing Chord	1.6m	63in		Rate of climb	1,100 fpm
Cabin Width	1.1m	44in		VNE	120 kts	240 kph
Empty Weight	280 kg			Fuel consumption (RG2000)	15 ltr ph

The Typhoon Kit

The Typhoon is an all metal aircraft using 6061 T6 sheet alloy in the construction.

Included in the Kit:

• Plans, instruction sheets and photos of various stages of construction.
• Assembled and riveted main spar.
• Preformed ribs, preformed bulk heads and firewall.
• Preformed angle for fuselage.
• Fabricated 55 LT Fuel Tank complete with all fittings and transparent sight gauge.
• Sheet Alloy 6061. to complete and cover Fuselage and Wing surfaces.
• Avex®Pop Rivets.

Welded Chrome Molly Components:

• Undercarriage
• Rudder Controls including Toe Brake Pedals
• Central Control Yoke
• Engine Vibration isolators
• Rear Tail Wheel or optional tri-gear.

Included Accessories:

• Control cables, Bell Cranks material, Rod Ends, Turnbuckles
• 6 inch Alloy Wheels with Tyres and Tubes
• Twin Piston Billett Disc Brake Calipers and 2 Toe Master Cylinders
• Supplied with alloy hardware and braided stainless steel brake hose
• Alloy Piano Hinges, Clear Sheet for Canopy fabrication
• Selection of Aircraft Bolts.
• Engine Supplied RG TT 2000 Belt Drive with 28 amp alternator and voltage regulator.

Aircraft Instruments Not Supplied:

• Altimeter
• Air Speed Indicator
• Vertical Speed Indicator
• Compass.

Engine Instruments:

• Tacho
• Cylinder Head Temperature Gauge
• Oil Pressure Gauge
• Oil Temperature Gauge
• Volt Meter and an Hour Gauge.

Optional Extras:  

• Propeller
• Toe Brakes fitted on the passengers side
• Extra Fuel Tanks
• Faster wing option avalable

Price:
Ex Brendale $43,950 Australian inc GST.

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Purchase Options & Ordering Info

Find out how you can buy the Typhoon in smaller kits, stretching your payments over 12 months, building and paying as you go. Overseas customers are also welcome to take up this offer.