Icarus F99 Rambo Explained
The
Icarus F99 Rambo is a
Romanian
ultralight aircraft, designed by Mr Fendrihan and produced by Romaero S.A of
Bucharest under subcontract to the Icarus Foundation, also of Bucharest. The foundation is a sporting and cultural institution that promotes aviation in Romania. The aircraft is supplied as a kit for
amateur construction or as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft.
[1] [2] Design and development
The aircraft was designed to comply with the Romanian microlight rules and also the Canadian AULA rules. It features a strut-braced high-wing, a two-seats-in-side-by-side configuration enclosed cockpit, fixed tricycle landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration.
The aircraft is made from aluminum sheet. Its 9.11NaN1 span wing has an area of 10.09m2 and flaps. Standard engines available are the 800NaN0 Rotax 912UL and the 1000NaN0 Rotax 912ULS four-stroke powerplants.[3]
External links
Notes and References
- Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 59. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
- Web site: Icarus Foundation. 19 July 2012. The Icarus Foundation. n.d..
- Web site: Specifications. 19 July 2012. The Icarus Foundation. n.d..
