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Specs for Glasair Super II with 180 hp Engine
For Glasair III Data Scroll Down

Performance 180 h.p.
Top Speed (sea level)
RG 238 mph / 207 knots FT or TD 228 mph / 198 knots
Cruise Speeds (TAS)
75% at 8,000 ft
RG 221 mph / 192 knots FT or TD 210 mph / 183 knots
65% at 8,000 ft
RG 214 mph / 186 knots FT or TD 204 mph / 177 knots
Stall Speeds (Solo)
Standard Flaps
RG 65 mph / 56 knots FT or TD 63 mph / 54 knots
Slotted Flaps
RG 59 mph / 50 knots FT or TD 57 mph / 49 knots
w/Extended Tips
RG 54 mph / 49 knots FT or TD 52 mph / 45 knots
Best Rate of Climb Speed
RG 120 mph / 104 knots FT or TD 118 mph / 102 knots
Best Angle of Climb Speed
RG 100 mph / 87 knots FT or TD 99 mph / 86 knots
Maneuvering Speed
RG 145 mph / 126 knots FT or TD 145 mph / 126 knots
Never Exceed Speed (Vne)
RG 260 mph / 226 knots FT or TD 260 mph / 226 knots
Rate of Climb - Solo 2,700 ft/min
Rate of Climb - Gross 1,700 ft/min
Roll Rate - Standard Wing
RG 140 degrees / sec. FT or TD 130 degrees / sec.
Roll Rate - Extended Wing
RG 90 degrees / sec. FT or TD 85 degrees / sec.
*Range - Statute Miles at 65%
RG 1,080 FT or TD 1,040
w/Tip Tanks
RG 1,330 FT or TD 1,278
Fuel Consumption at 65% 9.2 GPH
Service Ceiling 19,000 ft
Dimensions
Fuselage Length 20.7 ft
Wing Span (standard) 22.3 ft
Wing Span (sxtended) 27.3 ft
Maximum Height 6.8 ft
Cabin Width 42 in
Fuel Capacity (usable)
Main Tank (wing) 40 gal
Header Tank 8 gal
Wing Tip Extensions 11 gal
Baggage Capacity 100 lbs
Baggage Space 12 cu ft
Wing Data
Wing Area 81.3 sq ft
Wing Tip Extension
Area 10.2 sq ft
Aspect Ratio 6.20
Aspect Ratio/Tip Extension 7.64
G-Limits (1,900 lbs/Aerobatic)
Limit Loads +6/-4 G's
Ultimate Loads +9/-6 G's
Empty Weight
RG 1,325 lbs. FT 1,250 lbs. TD 1,200 lbs.
Gross Weight - Standard Wing
RG 2,100 lbs. FT 2,100 lbs. TD 2,000 lbs.
Gross Weight - Extended Wing
RG 2,200 lbs. FT 2,200 lbs. TD 2,100 lbs.
Landing Gear Models:
• RG (Retractable Gear)
• FT (Fixed Tricycle)
• TD (Tail-Dragger)
*Fuel Consumption based on total fuel capacity without reserve.

All data provided by www.stoddard-hamilton.com


Specs for Glasair III with 300 hp Engine

Performance 300 h.p.
Top Speed (sea level) 270 mph / 234 knots
Top Speed (18,000 ft.) 327 mph / 284 knots (turbo)
Cruise Speeds (TAS)
75% at 24,000 ft 313 mph / 272 knots (turbo)
75% at 17,500 ft 290 mph / 252 knots (turbo)
75% at 8,000 ft 258 mph / 224 knots
65% at 8,000 ft 248 mph / 216 knots
Stall Speeds (Solo)
Slotted Flaps 73 mph / 63 knots
Standard Flaps 80 mph / 69 knots
Best Rate of Climb Speed 130 mph / 113 knots
Best Angle of Climb Speed 100 mph / 87 knots
Maneuvering Speed 201 mph / 174 knots
Never Exceed Speed (Vne) 335 mph / 291 knots
Rate of Climb
Solo Weight 3750 ft/min
Gross Weight 3750 ft/min
Roll Rate
Standard Wing 140
Extended Wing 90
Range - Statute Miles at 65%
1100 1300 (w/Tip Tanks )
Fuel Consumption at 65% 13.5 GPH
Service Ceiling
Normally aspirated 24,000 ft
Turbocharged 30,000+ ft.
Specifications
Fuselage Length 21.3 ft
Wing Span (Standard) 23.3 ft
Wing Span (Extended) 27.3 ft
Maximum Height 7.5 ft
Cabin Width 42 in
Fuel Capacity (usable)
Main Tank (Wing) 53 gal
Header Tank 8 gal
Wing Tip Extensions 11 gal
Baggage Capacity
Baggage Weight 100 lbs
Baggage Space 12 cu ft
Wing Data
Wing Area 81.3 sq ft
Wing Tip Extension Area 10.2 sq ft
Aspect Ratio 6.20
Aspect Ratio/Tip Extension 7.64
G-Limits (2,120 lbs/Aerobatic)
Limit Loads +6/-4 G's
Ultimate Loads +9/-6 G's
Empty Weight 1,625 lbs
Gross Weight
Standard Wing 2,400 lbs
Extended Wing 2,500 lbs

All data provided by www.stoddard-hamilton.com

These conservative performance numbers are based on Stoddard-Hamilton's customer's actual experience utilizing constant speed propellers and calibrated fuselage mounted static ports. Many Glasair owners report higher performance.