Chotia Weedhopper

The Weedhopper ultralight is an American high-wing tractor configuration tricycle gear two-axis control ultralight aircraft originally developed by John Chotia during the height of the 1970s ultralight boom and introduced in 1977. The aircraft is available as a kit for amateur construction and can be assembled in 25-30 man-hours.

Made by Weedhopper Aircraft.

Chotia Weedhopper is the predecessor of the Raj Hamsa X-Air.

Empty Weight Lb
250
Stall Speed Mph
20
Designer
John Chotia
Eng 1 Type
twin-cylinder
two-stroke aircraft engine
Never Exceed Speed Mph
65
Fuel Capacity
5
Cruise Speed Mph
55
Introduced
1977
Status
In production
Span In
Successor
Raj Hamsa X-Air
Gross Weight Lb
550
Span Ft
28
Number Built
over 13
000
Crew
one
Climb Rate Ftmin
1000
Prop Blade Number
2
Unit Cost
8495.0
US$$8
495
Height In
97
Avionics
* none
Manufacturer
Weedhopper Aircraft
Prop Name
Powerfin ground adjustable
Eng 1 Name
Rotax 447
Wing Area Sqft
168
Height Ft
6
Origin
United States
National Origin
United States
Production Start Year
1977
Length Ft
18
Variants With Their Own Articles
Raj Hamsa X-Air
Prime Units
imp
Eng 1 Hp
40
Eng 1 Number
1
Produced
1977
Length In
6
Category
Aircraft in the collection of the Smithsonian Institution
Light-sport aircraft
United States ultralight aircraft 1970-1979

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