iKarus C42 Series User Manual

Pilot Operating Handbook for the C42 Series
POH C42 SERIES ISSUE1 (B) REV7 25/04/2020 Page 44 of 73
12. Flight Performance
12.1 Take-off Distance
Rotax 912 UL Rotax 912 ULS
Sea level, +15°C, no wind
Take-off distance: 105 m 95 m
(double seated, MTOW 472.5 kg)
Take-off distance over 15 m (50 ft) obstacle
Single seated: 210 m 185 m
Double seated: 245 m 215 m
Speed at rotation: 70 km/h (38 kts)
Speed at 15 m obstacle: 90 km /h (49 kts)
Higher elevations and higher temperatures lengthen the take-off
distances.
The figures given are valid for a MTOW of 360 kg flown solo and 472.5 kg
with two persons on board. No wind, on dry, flat terrain with short grass.
12.2 Climb Rate
Rotax 912 UL Rotax 912 ULS
Sea level, +15°C, no wind
Engine speed: 5500 trs/min 5200 trs/min
Climb rate:
single seated: 6 m/s (1180 ft/min) 7 m/s (1377 ft/min)
double seated: 4.8 m/s (944 ft/min) 5.5 m/s (1082 ft/min)
Speed for best rate of climb:
90 km/h (49 kts)

iKarus C42 Series Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Comco Ikarus
Type	Light sport aircraft
Maximum takeoff weight	472.5 kg (1, 042 lb)
Engine	Rotax 912
Horsepower	80 hp (60 kW)
Cruise speed	160 km/h
Range	800 km
Service ceiling	4, 000 m
Stall speed	65 km/h
Rate of climb	5 m/s