FK9 - Mk IV

FK 9 Mark IV

New Generation Lightweight Two-Seater

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This FK 9 Version was designed to meet the requirements for cruising and long-distance flights.

High Cruising Speeds
and a robust carbon fiber airframe with integrated tubular steel frame crash protection makes this airplane a faster and safer cruiser.

Large distances
up to 1000 km operation range as well as speeds of over 200 km/h combined with good landing properties. These features have made the FK9 one of the most widely sold light aircraft in Germany and Europe.

Space-Saving Hangaring
due to the optional feature wing-folding mechanism and the one-man assembly aid.

Practical construction
With an inner width of 1.08 m, the cockpit is similar to that of the Cessna 172.
(Width: +2 cm, length: +8 cm)
The external luggage loading door and the cockpit doors with gas driven spring-openers provide easy and comfortable access to the cabin and the luggage space.

Various Panel Layouts

Available either in nose or tail wheel version.

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Aerotow Plane with FK9

Since 9 October 2001 it is possible in Germany to tow gliders with ULs. At present the selected ultralight models are undergoing approval procedures. In the course of wide-ranging towing tests, the FK9 Utility proved that it can provide very good towing capabilities for even up to the larger double-seated machines. This would suggest a possible rapid conclusion of the approval process.

Our Mk3 Utility type incorporates the possibility for more and more clubs to replace their motor gliders with a faster and more comfortable ultralight aircraft at more economic conditions. If this could also close the gaps for towing operation, the integration of the ultralight concept in the clubs and associations would have taken a great step forward.

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Specifications - FK 9 Mk IV

engine versions

empty weight in base configuration

max. demonstrated take off weight*

demonstrated ultimate loads

wingspan

length

height

demonstrated Vstall

demonstrated Vne

cruise (75%)

take off run over 15m obstacle

best climb / at

Rotax 912 / 912-S

268 kg (Utility 257kg)

520 kg

+6,1 / -3 g (520kg)

9,85 m

5,85 m

2,15 m (trigearversion)

64 Km/h

230 km/h (Utility 215)

192 km/h / 197 km/h

220 / 175m

1000 / 1500 ft/min at 95km/h

* Certfied MTOW according regulations relating specific state of immatriculation

Design
Composite fuselage with an integrated tubular steel cage in cockpit area
Tailplane in aluminum
Landing gear carbon/steel, either nose or tail wheel configuration
Carbon fiber wing construction with slotted flaps and
overriding aileron control

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