Earthstar Thunder Gull

The Earthstar Thunder Gull is a family of cantilever high-wing tricycle gear ultralight aircraft manufactured by Earthstar Aircraft of Santa Margarita California as a kit for amateur construction or as a completed aircraft.

Made by Earthstar Aircraft.

Empty Weight Lb
252
Stall Speed Mph
25
Designer
Mark Beierle
First Flight
March 1987
Ceiling Ft
14000
Fuel Capacity
5
Cruise Speed Mph
55
Introduced
1987
Status
In production
Gross Weight Lb
550
Span Ft
17
Crew
one
Climb Rate Ftmin
700
Prop Blade Number
2
Manufacturer
Earthstar Aircraft
Range Miles
165
Prop Name
wooden
Max Speed Mph
63
Eng 1 Name
Rotax 277
Wing Area Sqft
95
Span In
7
Origin
United States
National Origin
United States
Length Ft
17
Prime Units
imp
Similar Aircraft
*Excalibur Aircraft Excalibur*Quad City Challenger*Titan Tornado
Eng 1 Hp
28
Eng 1 Number
1
Category
United States ultralight aircraft 1980-1989
Length In
3
Stall Speed Note
flaps down

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