Thruster T600N Sprint


Photo copyright Peter Tonna

 

The Thruster T600N Sprint, powered by a Jabiru 2200A 4-stroke engine is the aircraft on which all flight training is done. It is a high-wing aircraft with a front-mounted engine in a tractor configuration. The Thruster has flight characteristics which can be easily handled by beginners but is agile enough to give professional pilots an interesting flight.

 

Specifications:

 

Seating

Two side by side bucket seats, adjustable in length, equipped with a 4-point safety harness

Cockpit

Open sided cockpit module with Lexan windscreen fitted to roof panel

Undercarriage

The suspension system is manufactured from 4130 Chrome Moly steel tubing. 13" pneumatic tyres are fitted to the main undercarriage. The T600 main wheels are equipped with cable operated disc brakes. The T600N has a nose wheel controlled via push rods connected to the rudder pedals.

Wing

Monoplane with double surface high wing. Aerodynamic airfoil struts support each wing and are braced by jury struts.

Controls

Full 3-axis operated by conventional centre mounted joystick and dual rudder pedals.

Fuel Tank

50 litre aluminium tank.

Materials

Fittings are manufactured from 316 stainless steel. All other steel parts are manufactured from 4130 chrome Moly steel and powder coated in satin black. All aluminium tubing is clear anodised.
A.N. aircraft grade bolts and hardware are used thorughout the airframe. Wing and control surface skins are made from UV treated Dacron or Ultralam available in several colours.



 

Dimensions

Length

5.8m

Wing Span

9.6m

Wing Area

15.692m2

Wing Loading (MTOW)

[390 kg] 24.85Kg/m2   [450 kg] 28.67Kg/m2

Total Fin Height

2.4m (T600N) 1.66m (T600T)

 

Max. Weight

Dry Empty Weight

Rotax 503 (T600N) 197Kg(T600T) 187Kg

Max Take Off Weight

450Kg

 

Fuel Capacity

50L on both the T600N and T600T





 

Engine

Jabiru 2200A

VNE

102kts   (117mph)

Max Level

90kts   (103mph)

Stall at MTOW

35kts   (40 mph)

Cruise at 5200 rpm

65kts   (75 mph)

Roll Rate

1.5 secs 45deg - 45 deg

Rate of Climb at MTOW

(2 occupants) 650 ft/min
(pilot only) 1000 ft/min

Sink at MTOW

(2 occupants) 550 ft/min
(pilot only) 400 ft/min