Platzer P.5 Kiebitz
Based on the 1927 Focke-Wulf S-24 "Kiebitz", the modern Kiebitz was designed by Michael Platzer and has been available as an UL-biplane kit since 1984. Almost 300 Kiebitz biplanes had been built by homebuilders throughout the world.
Various engine options have flwon, including Rotax 2 and 4 stroke, Limbach 2000, Sauer 2100, Nissan MA12, and English buiilt 100 hp Mid-West rotary.
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Engine: Nissan 12 P, 50 hp
Wing span: 7.6 m
Wing area: 18.3 sq.m
MAUW: 400 kg
Empty weight: 200 kg
Fuel capacity: 50 lt
Max speed: 140 kph
Cruise speed: 125 kph
Minimum speed: 50 kph
Climb rate: 3 m/s
Certification: Vz
Seats: 2
Fuel consumption: 9.5 lt/hr
Plan price (1998): 1500 DM
Engine: Nissan MA12
Seats: 2 Tandem
Wing Span: 7,6 m
Wing Area: 18,3 sq.m
Length: 6,9 m
VNE: 77 kts
Cruise: 60 kts
Stall speed: 38 kts
Empty Weight: 220 kg / 485 lbs
Max. take-off weight: 472 kg
