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Astra HKS

The Astra HKS is powered by the Japanese HKS twin cylinder, four stroke engine.  The cruise speed for the HKS powered machine is 65 mph and the fuel burn rate is just over 2.5 gallons per hour.  VNE is 90 mph.  Stall speed is 32 mph.

Standard Equipment

  • Astra 15.6 meter double surface wing
  • Fiberglass pod and wheel spats
  • Dual rear brakes with parking brake
  • Three blade prop
  • Polyurethane shock absorber suspension
  • Full faring
  • Fabric skirt
  • 13 gallon fuel tank
  • Dual fuel pump system
  • Cast aluminium wheels
  • Wide composit seat with folding backrest
  • Chrome Moly steel undercarriage
  • Rear seat nose wheel steering

The Astra Wing is one of the most stable wings available.  The frame is built from 6082 alloy, AN hardware and stainless steel aircraft quality cable.  The sail has a Mylar/Trilam leading edge and a Kevlar reinforced trailing edge sewn with Tenara thread for maximum strength and durability.

 

See Astra 912 page for Instruments and Extras.

 

 

SoftWing Flight, LLC.
Powered Parachutes
Libertyville, IL 60048

Telephone: 847-910-7150

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