Kinetic Mountain Goat
| Mountain Goat | |
|---|---|
| Role | Two-seat cabin monoplane |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Kinetic Aviation |
| Designer | Bill Montagne |
| First flight | 1997 |
The Kinetic Mountain Goat is an American two-seat cabin monoplane, designed by Bill Montagne for his company Kinetic Aviation.[1]
Design and development[edit]
The Mountain Goat is a high-wing braced monoplane with a fixed conventional landing gear with a tailwheel.[1] Powered by a 180 hp (134 kW) Lycoming IO-360-B2E flat-four piston engine with a Kinetic-designed two-bladed tractor propeller.[1] The enclosed cabin has two seats in tandem with dual controls, each side has a one-piece Plexiglas door for access.[1]
Specification[edit]
Data from Jane's All the World's Aircraft 2003-04.[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Length: 24 ft 4 in (7.42 m)
- Wingspan: 35 ft 6 in (10.82 m)
- Height: 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
- Wing area: 188.0 sq ft (17.47 m2)
- Empty weight: 1,225 lb (556 kg)
- Max takeoff weight: 2,475 lb (1,123 kg)
- Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming IO-360-B2E flat-four piston engine, 180 hp (130 kW)
- Propellers: 2-bladed Kinetic Aviation ground-adjustable pitch
Performance
- Cruise speed: 159 mph (256 km/h, 138 kn) 75% power
- Stall speed: 50 mph (81 km/h, 44 kn) power off and flaps up
- Never exceed speed: 213 mph (342 km/h, 185 kn)
- Range: 659 mi (1,061 km, 573 nmi) with max fuel and 45 minute reserve
- Rate of climb: 1,700 ft/min (8.6 m/s)
References[edit]
Notes[edit]
Bibliography[edit]
- Jackson, Paul, ed. (2003). Jane's All the World's Aircraft 2003-2004. Coulsdon, Surrey, United Kingdom: Jane's Information Group. ISBN 0-7106-2537-5.
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