THE SLING AIRCRAFT

Specifications and Performance Indicators of the D6 Sling Light Sport Aircraft

The figures below are applicable to the production Sling. The performance indications are best estimates based upon the performance of the development prototype Sling, which has now flown 40 hours. They will be updated on an ongoing basis.

SPECIFICATIONS: 
Wing Span:29 ft 11 in9.13 m
Area:127 sq ft11.85 sq m
Aspect Ratio:7.04 
Height:7 ft 11 in2.42 m
Length:21 ft 8 in6.6m
Cockpit Width:44 in1.12 m
Number of Seats:2 (side by side) 
Landing Gear:Tricycle 
Baggage Volume:12 ft30.35 M3
Baggage Capacity:77 lbs 35 kg
Fuel Capacity:37.5 gal US 142 l
 
POWER PLANT:
Engine:Rotax 912 ULSRotax 914 UL
Output:100 HP115 HP
Propeller Diameter:68 in68 in
Propeller Type:3 Blade ground adjustable3 Blade ground adjustable
 
PERFORMANCE @ 1320 lb (600kg) LSA weight:
Take Off Roll:500 ft (153 m)450 ft (140 m)
Rate of Climb:840 ft/min950 ft/min
Service Ceiling:15,500 ft18,000 ft
Cruise Speed:109 kts (TAS)114 kts (TAS)
Stall Clean:44 kts44 kts
Stall Flaps:38 kts38 kts
Range (@75%)810 nm 800 nm
WEIGHTS AND LOADINGS
Gross Weight:*1320 lbs (600 kg)
*Sport Pilot		**1540 lbs (700 kg)
** Approved ultimate load
Empty Weight:796 lbs (380 kg)796 lbs (380 kg)
Useful Load:524 lbs (220 kg)746 lbs (320 kg)
Ultimate Rating:+7, -5 G +6, -4 G