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            Storm 280 G 
      
      
        
      
            
      
            
              
            
            In 1999, the Storm 280G was flight certified in 
            Germany widely considered having the most stringent and complex 
            certification requirements in Europe. Built using aviation 
            aluminium, 0.1mm thinner than the rest of the Storm series, capable 
            of carrying an emergency aircraft parachute and with a lighter 
            equipment fit than the other aircraft in the range. The Storm 280G 
            nevertheless has the same robust and stylish characteristics as the 
            other aircraft in the Storm range. This model is one of the most 
            popular in the market and meets FIA and Ultralight standards. This 
            aircraft has a maximum takeoff weight of 450kg and is available with 
            either a two-wheel or three-wheel undercarriage. 
            
             
             
            
             
              
               
               
               specifications 
 
              
                
                powerplant 
                propeller 
                length 
                height 
                wing span 
                wing area 
                seats 
                empty weight 
                
                useful load 
                gross weight 
                fuel capacity 
                range | 
                
                Rotax 912 UL2 
                80 HP 
                x 
                
                
                22.0 ft 
                
                x 
                
                25.6 ft 
                
                107.4 sq ft 
                2 
                
                638 lbs 
                x 
                
                990 lbs 
                
                22.5 gal 
                
                722 sm | 
               
             
            
            performance 
            
             
            
              
                
                takeoff distance, 
                ground roll 
                rate of climb 
                max speed 
                cruise speed 
                landing distance, ground roll 
                
                
                service ceiling | 
                
                295 ft 
                
                1083 fpm 
                
                146 mph 
                
                127 mph 
                
                492 ft 
                x | 
               
             
            
            limiting and recommended speeds
             
            
              
                
                design manoeuvring speed (Va) 
                never exceed speed (Vne) 
                stall, power off (Vsl) 
                landing approach speed  | 
                
                
                x 
                
                186 mph 
                
                35 mph 
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            All specifications are based on manufacturer's 
            calculations 
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