Sabre Wildcat Explained

The Sabre Wildcat is one of a series of American two-seat ultralight trikes that was designed by Richard Helm and produced by Sabre Aircraft. The aircraft were all supplied complete and ready-to-fly.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

Sabre Aircraft ceased operations in 2008.[7]

Design and development

The aircraft features a cable-braced hang glider-style high-wing, weight-shift controls, a two-seats-in-tandem open cockpit, tricycle landing gear and a single engine in pusher configuration. The aircraft is made from tubing, with its double-surface Stream 16 wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. Its 341NaN1 span wing is supported by a single tube-type kingpost and uses an "A" frame control bar.

Like the single-seat Sabre 340 the basic models of the two-seater were intended to be economical to purchase. The Elite model cost US$10,800 in 2000, making it the least expensive complete two-seat aircraft available at the time.

Variants

Trike
  • Initial version, named just the Sabre Trike. Standard engine was the 300NaN0 Kawasaki 340, with the 400NaN0 Rotax 447 and 500NaN0 Rotax 503 optional. Price US$6,995 in 1998.
    Aeros 503
  • Model offered in 2000, with the Aeros Stranger wing and 500NaN0 Rotax 503 engine. Price US$9,190 in 2000.
    Elite
  • Base model offered circa 2000 with standard 400NaN0 Rotax 447 two-stroke powerplant or optional 300NaN0 Kawasaki 340. Optional cockpit fairing, tundra tires and wheel pants.
    Venture
  • Fully equipped model introduced in 2000 with standard 500NaN0 Rotax 503 two-stroke powerplant and a redesigned titanium carriage frame made in the Ukraine. Optional engines include the 640NaN0 Rotax 582 and the 300NaN0 Kawasaki 340.
    Wildcat
  • Redesigned two-seat model with standard Zanzottera MZ 202 650NaN0 engine, Ivoprop propeller, electric starter and saddle bags. Optional engines include the 400NaN0 Rotax 447, 500NaN0 Rotax 503 and the 300NaN0 Kawasaki 340. The wings available included the Sabre single-surface and Puma double-surface wings. Price US$14,995 in 2005.

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    Notes and References

    1. Cliche, Andre: Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide 8th Edition, page C-21. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001.
    2. Downey, Julia: 2000 Trike and 'Chute Directory, Kitplanes, Volume 17, Number 2, February 2000, page 48. Kitplanes Acquisition Company. ISSN 0891-1851
    3. Downey, Julia: 2005 Trikes 'Chutes and Rotorcraft Directory, Kitplanes, Volume 22, Number 2, February 2005, page 49. Belvoir Publications. ISSN 0891-1851
    4. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 108. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
    5. Purdy, Don: AeroCrafter - Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook, page 247. BAI Communications, 1998.
    6. Web site: The Sabre Trike fits the new Light Sport Aircraft Category perfectly . 23 January 2012. Sabre Aircraft. 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080216124402/http://www.sabretrikes.com/LSA.htm . 16 February 2008.
    7. Web site: Welcome to Sabre Aircraft. 23 January 2012. Sabre Aircraft. 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080330222633/http://www.sabretrikes.com/ . 30 March 2008.

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