Shenyang HU-1 Seagull

The Shenyang HU-1 Seagull is a Chinese powered glider built by the Shenyang Sailplane Factory at Shenyang.

The Seagull is a two-seat powered glider made from aluminium alloy with parts also made of wood, glassfibre and fabric. It has an overwing mounted 116 hp (87 kW) Lycoming O-235-N2A engine.

Wing Span: 17 m
Length: 7.6 m
Height: 1.7 m
MTOW: 1000 kg
Maximum Range: 480 Nm
Take Off Distance: 180 m
Absolute Ceiling: 15,000 ft
Optimum Ceiling: 10,000 ft
Maximum Speed: 121 kts
Optimum Speed: 86 kts
Maximum Climb Rate: 780 ft/min
Seats: 2

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