Astra S2 Speed, Agility, Extreme Performance

The Astra S2 is the ultimate trike for stability, speed, performance and agile handling.  Powered by the 100 hp 4 -cycle Rotax 912S engine, the S2 can easily cruise at speed in excess of 100 mph!

The S2 is swift, but easy to handle either by a novice or an experienced pilot.  It is well behaved from it's 38 mph stall speed all the way up to the VNE of 115 mph.  Turbulence is minimal in the cockpit, and "hands off" cruise speeds are easy to set with the electric trimmer from 55 to 100 mph.  Even with it's relatively small wing area of 112 sf., the slow speed handling is remarkable, and the stall characteristics are benign.  The large wheel pants and pylon fairing keep the S2 stable throughout the speed range.

************

The S2 shares the same comfortable composite seating arrangement with the rest of the Astra line of trikes, and comes with all the same comprehensive standard instrumentation as the Astra 912.  Colors available are White, Red, Blue, Yellow, Metalic Blue, Metalic Red, Metalic Yellow, and Black.

Astra S2 Specifications:

Engine Information and Flight Speeds 

The Astra S2 is powered by the 100 hp Rotax 912S four cylinder, four stroke engine.  A reliable, efficient and powerful engine that allows the trike and effortless cruise anywhere between 55 and 100 mph, and burn just over 3.5 gallons per hour.  Maximum level speed is 105 mph, VNE is 115 mph.  Stall speed occurs at 38 mph.  Rate of climb is normally between 1000 - 1300 feet per minute, depending on load and density altitude.  Take off run is typically 300 - 450 feet, dependent on load and density altitude.

Standard Equipment

10.6 m double surface wing, composite front fairing with extended two piece windshield, large instrument panel, composite pylon fairing, and stabiliser wheel pants.  Electric trim, dual rear brakes with parking brake, composite 3-blade propeller with reinforced leading edge and prop spinner.  Polyurethane maingear shock absorber suspension, fabric skirt, 11.5 gallon fuel tank,Rotax mechanical fuel pump system, cast aluminium spoked wheels wide composite double seat with folding backrest, Chrome Moly steel maingear, and rear seat nose-wheel steering.

Standard Instrument Layout

Airspeed indicator, sensitive altimeter, fuel gauge, and in-dash compass.  EIS Digital engine monitoring unit which includes; dual CHT and quadruple EGT, hour (Hobbs) meter, flight timer, voltage, oil temperature, oil pressure, and tachometer.

Available Options

Ballistic Recovery System Parachute, vertical speed indicator, fuel computer, Lynx radio antenna, dual streamlined strobe system, and high intensity headlight.  Complete Lynx system, including helmets, visors, headsets, intercom (self or aircraft powered), radio, PTT cable, windshield extension, gas lift strut (to assist in lifting the wing during set-up and takedown), and instructor training bars.