The configuration of the Bateleur brings numerous advantages compared to the conventional high or low winged aircraft. Its flight and handling characteristics remaining standard allows any pilot instant conversion.
The tandem seating for 2 people gives both pilot and passenger full view to both sides. The concept has proven to be stable in severe turbulence, comparable only to aircraft many times its weight making it very suitable as an aerial photographic or observation platform. The endurance and range in excess of 7 hours / 1000 km can be extended with auxiliary tanks by another 50%. As an Ultralight, the MTOW is 450 kg.
Bateleur 115 T Stall: 35 kt / 40 mph / 65 kmh Cruise: 149 kt / 171 mph / 276 kmh VNE: 173 kt / 199 mph / 320 kmh Empty Weight: 259 kg / 570 lbs MTOW Weight: 599 kg / 1320 lbs Climb Ratio: 1700 ft/min / 9 m/s Glide Ratio: 18 Take-off distance (50ft obstacle): 500 ft / 152 m Landing distance (50ft obstacle): 400 ft / 122 m 2009 Price: 92800 EURO
Bateleur 912 S Stall: 35 kt / 40 mph / 65 kmh Cruise: 140 kt / 162 mph / 260 kmh VNE: 173 kt / 199 mph / 320 kmh Empty Weight: 250 kg / 551 lbs MTOW Weight: 600 kg / 1323 lbs Climb Ratio: 1400 ft/min / 7.1 m/s Glide Ratio: 18 Take-off distance (50ft obstacle): 720 ft / 220 m Landing distance (50ft obstacle): 490 ft / 150 m 2009 Price: 78800 EURO