Corvus Fusion

Corvus Fusion
Role Touring monoplane
National origin Hungary
Manufacturer Corvus-Hungary

The Corvus Fusion is a two-seat, low wing, light sport aircraft produced by Corvus Hungary LLC in Italy.[1]

Design and development

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The Corvus Fusion is an all composite aircraft offered either as a factory built aircraft or as a kit. It was conceived by Andras Voloscsuk, Chief Executive Engineer, as "... an ultralight aircraft for enthusiasts who would love to try something similar that the Racer 540 can do."[2] It was announced in August 2011 and introduced 27 January 2012 in Pordenone, Italy.[1]

The Corvus Fusion features an inverted oil system and a symmetrical airfoil, which allows it to fly equally well either upright or inverted.[2] It is available with either conventional landing gear or tricycle gear[3] and with a ballistic parachute.

During a demo flight on 30 March 2012, a Corvus Fusion was flown through several aerobatic manoeuvres including loops and barrel rolls.[4]

Specifications

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Data from Corvus-Hungary website[5]

General characteristics

  • Crew: 2
  • Length: 22 ft 0 in (6.7 m)
  • Wingspan: 27 ft 4 in (8.33 m)
  • Height: 7 ft 6 in (2.28 m)
  • Wing area: 116.62 sq ft (10.834 m2)
  • Empty weight: 647 lb (293.7 kg)
  • Gross weight: 1,323 lb (600 kg)
  • Fuel capacity: 130 liters (29 imp gal; 34 U.S. gal)
  • Powerplant: 1 × ULPower 260iSA , 107 hp (80 kW)

Performance

  • g limits: +6/-3 (+11.3/-5.6 ultimate)

References

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  1. ^ a b "Corvus Launches Fusion LSA". EAA. Archived from the original on 19 April 2012. Retrieved 10 April 2012.
  2. ^ a b "Introducing The Corvus Fusion". Corvus-Hungary Aircraft. Archived from the original on 29 March 2012. Retrieved 10 April 2012.
  3. ^ "Price List (various configurations)". Corvus-Hungary Aircraft. Archived from the original on 29 March 2012. Retrieved 10 April 2012.
  4. ^ "Corvus Fusion Demo Flight (YouTube video)". Corvus-Hungary Aircraft. Retrieved 10 April 2012.
  5. ^ "Aircraft Specification Sheet". Corvus-Hungary Aircraft. Archived from the original on 7 July 2012. Retrieved 10 April 2012.
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