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Encyclopedia > Acro Sport II


The Acro Sport II is a two-seat aerobatic sportsplane designed by Paul Poberezny in the 1970s for home_building.


It is a short_span biplane of conventional taildragger configuration, typically built with open cockpits and spatted main undercarriage. Its structure is fabric-covered steel tube.


Acro Sport IIs fitted with high-performance engines are sometimes referred to as Super Acro Sports


Specifications (Typical Acro Sport II)

General Characteristics

  • Crew: one pilot
  • Capacity: 1 passenger
  • Length: 18 ft 10 in (5.74 m)
  • Wingspan: 21 ft 8 in (6.63 m)
  • Height: 6 ft 8 in (2.06 m)
  • Wing area: 152 ft² (14.1 m²)
  • Empty: 875 lb (398 kg)
  • Loaded: 1,520 lb (691 kg)
  • Maximum takeoff: lb ( kg)
  • Powerplant: various, typically in the 100-200 hp range (75-150 kW)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 130 mph (208 km/h)
  • Range: miles ( km)
  • Service ceiling: ft ( m)
  • Rate of climb: ft/min ( m/min)
  • Wing loading: 10 lb/ft² (49 kg/m²)
  • Power/Mass: varies according to powerplant

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Related development: Acro Sport I


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Designation sequence: Acro Sport I - Acro Sport II



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Acro-Sport II (Starduster) (207 words)
The wide gear, large wheels and outstanding roll rate make the Acro Sport a dream on the ground, nimble in the air and a cinch for smooth landings.
The Acro II will accommodate pilots up to 6' 6" and 240 pounds.
As with all Acro Sport projects, the fuselage is welded steel tube, wings are spruce and Stits Poly-fibre is used for covering.
Wicks Aircraft Supply (227 words)
The larger, two-place Acro II can be constructed for just a fraction more than it's smaller, single place brother.
With it's larger wheels, wider landing gear, light weight and responsive controls, the Acro II is a sport plane which is both docile on the ground and nimble in the air.
Capable of sportsman and intermediate aerobatics, the Acro II is a competitive airplane that won't cramp your style.
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