From the history of first flight by Wright Brothers, different countries had made advancement in the aviation field but still Nepal is depending on others in this sector. With refrence to geographical condition of Nepal, air transportation seems to play a vital role. As it is easy, comfortable and time saving means of transportation for people and air cargo."DANFE",is a two seated aircraft with the total load capactiy of 400kg(including 115kg pay load) and can be used for adventurous flight and or for air sports.In the honor of national bird this aircraft is named as "DANFE". This is the first aircraft that is made by a group of 8 members. It is a first step of Nepalese for the development of aviation field in Nepal.
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| SPECIFICATION OF DANFE ULTRALIGHT AIRCRAFT | |
| TRIKE | |
| Trike Empty Weight (With Engine) | 115 Kg |
| No. of Seat (Pilot & Passenger) | 2 |
| Total Pay Load (Including Pilot) | 190 Kg |
| WING | |
| Wing Span | 10m |
| Wing Area | 14 Sq. m |
| Wing Weight | 60Kg |
| Nose Angle | 122° |
| ENGING & PROPELLER | |
| Engine | Rotex 582; 65 HP |
| Propeller Used | Bolly- 3 Bladed Composite Groung Adjustment |
| Propeller Speed | 2387 rpm @ 6600 Enging rpm |
| FUEL | |
| Fuel Uses | Aviation Petroleum |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 Lt |
| Fuel Weight | 35 Kg |
| PERFORMANCE | |
| Maximum Takeoff Weight | 400Kg |
| Total Safety Factor | 5 Times Gravity |
| Stall Speed Power Off Knots (IAS) | 61 Km/hr |
| Takeoff Safety Speed Knots (IAS) | 73.2 Km/hr |
| Glide Ration (Engine Off) | 1 :10 |
| Takeoff Distance, 50ft Obstruction | 95.23m |
| Landing Distance, 50 ft Obstruction | 230.38m |
| OTHER COMPONENTS | |
| Wheel | 3 No.'s |
| Shock Absorber (Front and Rear) | - |
| Body Cover and Wheel Cover | Fiber Mold |