rep003 Posted August 9, 2017 Posted August 9, 2017 Has anyone else seen this on EBAY recently ? Recreational Aircraft - Vampire The original was powered by a Rotax 447 I think , any idea was powers this one? Cheers Troy Rep.
kasper Posted August 9, 2017 Posted August 9, 2017 Has anyone else seen this on EBAY recently ?Recreational Aircraft - Vampire The original was powered by a Rotax 447 I think , any idea was powers this one? Cheers Troy Rep. Ask ray tolhurst - it's his company making it now. It has been built with a hks engine previously but ray will tell you. He is onhere and took on the Morgan designs as well 1
rep003 Posted August 9, 2017 Author Posted August 9, 2017 An HKS 700e does sound like the perfect choice :-)
bexrbetter Posted August 9, 2017 Posted August 9, 2017 $45K for a used single seater, a limited market.
Marty_d Posted August 9, 2017 Posted August 9, 2017 $45K for a used single seater, a limited market. I think it's new, not used. There's a Bucker Jungster up there for US $5,555 at the moment - that'd be a nice pickup. 1972 Baby Bücker Bü 133-Kaminskas Jungster I | eBay 1
bexrbetter Posted August 9, 2017 Posted August 9, 2017 $45K for a new single seater, a limited market. 1
ave8rr Posted August 9, 2017 Posted August 9, 2017 I see the Ebay advert does NOT mention the engine installed anywhere that I could see?
facthunter Posted August 9, 2017 Posted August 9, 2017 Not mentioning the engine is unusual. They are pretty weight sensitive for the engine position. I don't think the HKS 700 is still in production. It's more power than the plane needs, geared with a bigger dia prop. Also as a pusher it might have trouble cooling. It tends to run hot anyhow. The original motor is fan cooled, but not supplied new anymore, or supported with parts by Rotax. Nev
fly_tornado Posted August 9, 2017 Posted August 9, 2017 the HKS faces the wrong way for a pusher, better going for a water cooled inline twin 2stroke
planesmaker Posted August 10, 2017 Posted August 10, 2017 It won't matter what motor it has, who will buy at 45k? 1
Bernie Posted August 10, 2017 Posted August 10, 2017 The Vampire next to the shed was mine 25-122 . Bernie . 1
Deskpilot Posted August 11, 2017 Posted August 11, 2017 I made an inquiry: The Vampire is powered by a 60Hp, 2 cylinder, 4-stroke HKS-700E motor. Thrust is provided by a Bolly three bladed carbon fibre propeller. This Vamp has a one piece tilting canopy. The aircraft is designed to have the wings permanently attached to the fuselage and assembly from trailer to fly is less than 10 minutes as the control surfaces stay attached and adjusted. A custom trailer is available at extra cost. This is the most beautiful aircraft to fly. Please go to www.wedgetailaircraft.com.au to see a video of the Vampire flying. I hope this helps, please give me a ring if you need further assistance. 0468713545 Thanks Kind Regards Frankie 1
rep003 Posted August 11, 2017 Author Posted August 11, 2017 Price aside , that is a very nice looking little aircraft with the added benefit of being a 4 stroke .
winsor68 Posted August 11, 2017 Posted August 11, 2017 I think the price is good. A flying school can purchase 2 of these for the price of a duel seater...and not have to pay instructor fees out of the hire fee. A smart flying school will one day cotton on. 1
ClintonB Posted August 11, 2017 Posted August 11, 2017 they were pretty slick looking 20 years ago. one of my first instructors had one in tasmania.
flea nut 2 Posted August 13, 2017 Posted August 13, 2017 I am looking for used Hks or Werner engines for static displays.willing to pay freight only. 1
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