AMS – Flight, d.o.o. Kavciceva 4 SI-1000 Ljubljana Slovenia Tel.: +386 45 35 14 00 www.ams-flight.si Fax: +386 45 35 14 05 E-mail: [email protected] MAGNUS DESIGN DEFINITIONS MA-P-02 Valid as of: 2009, Dec. Magnus is a two seat, side-by-side advanced light-weight airplane family. The Magnus, with its custom designed wing profile is a unique multi functional and multi purpose single engine aircraft for primary and advanced flying. The Magnus combines the unequalled advantages of a high performance motor-glider with unparalleled efficiency during powered long-range cruise flight. Because it is equipped with high-tech features such as flaperons, wing upper side effective airbrakes and a ground adjustable or variable-pitch propeller the Magnus can excel at every task pilots put it to. Magnus exploitation and handling costs are low due to the simple design solutions and high aerodynamic performances. Advanced design engineering concepts, gliders designs advantages, excellent aerodynamics and unique safety features make it the performance future orientated choice of Ultra Light- and Advanced Light Aircraft categories. Magnus and Mingus load measurements, structural dimensions, calculations and proofs of compliance are being completed by the Magnus family experienced design team. This will result in certification in category UL LTF in Germany (MTOM 472.5 kg) and in ULA categories of many European countries (MTOM 450 kg) and with no technical changes in category LSA for US of America and in coming ELSA for Europe as well (MTOM 590 kg). Magnus (13,35 m / 43,8 ft span, 80 hp engine) deliveries will start first, Mingus (10,6 m / 34.8 ft span, 100 hp engine) deliveries will continue and Maxus with its 17 m + / 55,8 ft + wing span (wing candidates: custom design, LS6-18w modified, LS4-b modified) will make first flights in the second half of the year 2011. Factory accepts final orders and purchase option pre-orders for all three models. Magnus New airplane series design definition No. 1 is the complete new modern airplane multi model, stemming from Magnus basic design, as: - a basic moderate and high aerodynamic characteristics 13,35 m span, low wing motorglider with winglets, - easier to hangar than comparative 15 m span touring motorgliders, - having about the similar soaring performances as comparative fixed faired 15 m span taildraggers, - but faster speed capability with same 80 hp maximum power installed in the nose, - low empty weight construction of simple and reliable engineering details using materials as carbon fabric, Aramid honeycomb and Titan as well. The Magnus 13,35 m wing section is the latest state of the art. The wing-fuselage intersection was optimized with special aerofoil’s in this area, wing plan-form and dihedral make Magnus aesthetics and add the advantage at low speeds, than effective and Magnus unique designed winglets will result in a “larger” comparative wing span of approx 14,4 m. Another additional lift producer to the taller winglets is the lifting body shaped fuselage, which is also influenced by wing circularly lifting vortex, enhancing the lifting ability of the isolated body. Exact performance figures will be available once flight tests have been done. The best glide ratio of Magnus with 13,35 m span in retractable gear version was calculated with 32 : 1 and in fixed tricycle gear version with best L/D 28 : 1. Magnus aerodynamic design was done from Italian designer and aerodynamicist Mr. Franco Orlando who designed successfully already more known Italian and Slovenian airplanes and many of the very good new wing aero-foils. For easier transport by trailer or hangar storage the wings of the Magnus can feature the optional removable wingtip. This results in a wing span of about 10.3 m (34 ft. 2 in.), short enough to fit into any “T” hangar. These removable wing tips are held in place with an automatic, quick to use locking feature. If you can’t find hangar space at your local airport, you can take the Magnus home with you. In its custom designed enclosed trailer. It only takes about 15 minutes to remove the wings and horizontal stabilizer and store them in the trailer. All the controls hook up automatically, the wings are secured by permanent wing pins under the seat pan, the horizontal stabilizer by a threaded bolt. Magnus technical data / UL 472.5 kg Engine Rotax 912UL maximum continuous power, 2 carb. 60 kW / 80 hp at 5800 rpm Propeller Composite, two blades, ground adjustable diameter 1700 mm / 67 in Wing span 13,35 m / 43 ft 10 in Overall length 6.63 m / 21 ft 9 in Overall height 2.17 m / 7 ft 1 in Max. cabin width 1255 mm / 49.4 in Wing area 11.7 sq m / 125.9 sq ft Vertical tail area 1.4 sq m / 15.1 sq ft Horizontal tail area 1.65 m / 17.8 sq ft Aspect ratio, aerodyn., winglets 15.6 Aerofoil Orlz 166, Alestip 4 Positive flaps + 9 deg., + 15 deg. Negative flaps - 4 deg. Centre of gravity 27 % – 38 % Empty weight including basic equipment, without BRS (carbon fabrics & Aramid honeycomb are of the standard version) 264 kg / 582 lbs Maximum take off weight (MTOM) 472,5 kg - 450 kg - 590 kg / 1.300 lbs Wing loading 38.5 – 50.4 kg / sq m (7.9 – 10.3 lbs / sq ft) Fuel tanks capacity (wings integral) 2 x 44 l = 88 l / 23.2 US gal Fuel tanks capacity optional (wings integral) 2 x 55 l = 110 l / 29.1 US gal Useful fuel 80 l / 21.1 US gal (opt. 100 l / 26.4 US gal) Limiting maneuvering load factor, at 472.5 kg MTOM + 5.3 / - 2.65 g Tested break load, with 450 kg take-off weight + 9.9 g Tested break load, with 472.5 kg take-off weight + 9.4 g Tested break load, with 590 kg take-off weight + 7.5 g Stall speed without flaps, IAS 67 km/h / 36 kts Stall speed with flaps, IAS 62 km/h / 33.5 kts Cruise speed, 75 % power, IAS 225 km/h / 122 kts Cruise speed, econo power, IAS 180 km/h / 97 kts Max. horizontal speed, IAS 250 km/h / 135 kts Never exceed speed, IAS 270 km/h / 146 kts Maneuvering speed, IAS 168 km/h / 91 kts Max. speed with flaps down, IAS 140 km/h / 76 kts Take-off distance ground roll, dry grass 90 m / 295 ft Take-off distance, over 15 m obstacle, 15 deg flaps 178 m / 584 ft Max range with 80 l, 75% power 1350 km / 729 nm Best glide ratio speed 82 km/h / 44 kts Best rate of climb at sea level, max. power 7.3 m/s / 14.2 kts Glide ratio, three wheel, fixed, fairings 28 : 1 at 98 km/h Glide ratio, three wheel, retractable 32 : 1 at 108 km/h Mingus New airplane series design definition No. 2 is the clipped wing of 10.6 m (with small “winglets” up), having a more powerful 100 hp engine to combine good pure speed with high level fuel economy, easy to hangar as Piper Club, having air brakes and wing area of about 1,1 m2 / 11,8 ft2 less than the Magnus. The wing plan-form (subtracting swept back extensions of 13,35 span version), shifts wing aerodynamic centre forward enough to accommodate C.G. travel caused by heavier engine. Short span nearly straight wing allows to achieve higher maneuvering and Vne speeds. Turbulence penetration speed to be higher. We choose this of the model name as Mingus and idea is also present that Mingus can tow gliders in the future advanced design No. 2a (engines 100hp and 120 hp) with high level efficiency and economy. Calculated speeds of the Mingus with retracted landing gear are: Vso = 64 km/h / 35 kt, Vs = 74 km/h / 40 kt, Va = 157 km/h / 85 kt, Vc econo = 245 km/h / 132 kt, Vc 75% = 278 km/h / 150 kt and Vne = 298 km/h / 161 kt. New airplane series design definition No. 3 is a long aspect ratio 17 m + / 55,8 ft + span wing motorglider forecasted for the retractable gear, smaller air cooled engine (candidates: UL Power, Wolf Hirth, Jabiru, Limbach, HKS), with the forward folding propeller, in tail-dragger configuration and with the best glide ratio of the models family with calculated glide ratio with 42 : 1 (wing including it’s span will be chosen with the target to achieve standard class gliders glide ratio’s). Carat idea and its unique systems to be transferred in to this of the Maxus two seat motorglider model! New airplane series design target No. 4 was a modern 4 seat sport aircraft using the basic Magnus fuselage shape but enlarged “in X-Y-Z directions”, means using the same as Magnus fuselage master model and Magnus advantages. Wing planed was to be complete new and tails as well, including aero-foils. Magnus cockpit width is already now of the very comfortable one with its 1255 mm / 49,4 inch. Time will show if this four seat product idea will come on the market timely to bring higher comfort, good speed and high level fuel economy as important market advantages for the pilots. Many models and ideas but it is important for the factory to follow the long term vision designing new products, and for the pilots as well to participate with their needs and wishes following factory designs! More to follow! Cabin The large (cabin width max.