Tourist seaplane Catalina NG

single-engine4-stroke engineflying boat

The Amphibian Catalina is an amphibious aircraft designed for professional use. It is an extremely enjoyable aircraft, easy to use in amphibious operations. The Catalina NG project originated from the persistent market demand for a versatile and cost efficient airplane. The Catalina is designed for heavy marine use. Therefore, the entire design process has taken into account all aspects of structural deterioration due to salt water corrosion, therefore choosing materials and processes that ensure long-term corrosion protection. The tricycle landing gear is fully electrically retractable, and can be extended in water by simplifying water outlets. The Catalina is a two seater, side by side, aircraft. The standard instrumentation equipment includes AvMap Ultra Efis for flight data and AvMap Engi Box for engine data, plus analog air speed indicator and compass. Much attention was paid to both aerodynamic and hydrodynamic studies. The wing (derived from Storch Classic) has a Junkers type flapperon, using an airfoil section designed to achieve very high lift coefficients at low speed. To simplify flight operations the electrically actuated flapperon has 2 positions, Take off and landing (+1) and cruise (0). The 25 + 25 lt. fuel tanks, are positioned in the hull to lower the centre of gravity of the airplane, auxiliary 15 + 15 Lt fuel tanks can be installed on wings as optionals. Ballistic parachute, and folding wing system are some of the most requested add-ons. Wing Span: 9,47 m Height: 2,49 m Length: 6,28 m MTOW: 550 Kg Load Factor: +4/-2 G Engine: Rotax 582 Ul - Power: 64 HP Take Off Run: 110 m Landing Run: 100 m Endurance With 30' Reserve: 400 Km