Jabiru J430

The Jabiru J430 is one model in a large family of two- and four-seat Australian light aircraft developed as a touring aircraft and provided in kit form by Jabiru Aircraft.[1][2]

Jabiru J430
Role Light Sport Aircraft Homebuilt
National origin Australia
Manufacturer Jabiru Aircraft
Developed from Jabiru J230

Design and development

The J430 is constructed from composite materials. The 31.3 ft (9.5 m) span high wing is strut-braced and features winglets. The standard engine is the 120 hp (89 kW) Jabiru 3300 six-cylinder, horizontally opposed, four-stroke aircraft engine. The tricycle landing gear has optional wheel pants. The four-seat cabin features a width of 44 in (112 cm). Construction time from the factory-supplied kit is reported to be 600 hours. Twenty-five examples were completed and flying by the end of 2011.[1]

Variants
J450

data from Jabiru[3]

Jabiru J200
Jabiru J230
A two-seat version of the J430, designed as a US light-sport aircraft, with a large baggage compartment behind the seats.[1][4][5]
Jabiru J250
Model similar to the J450, with the back seat removed to give a large cargo area.[5]
Jabiru J400
Four-seat version powered by a 120 hp (89 kW) Jabiru 3300 engine and marketed circa 2004.[2][5]
Jabiru J430
A four-seater version of the J230 with two seats in the former baggage compartment.[1][5]
Jabiru J450
Jabiru J450
Four seat model.[5]
Jabiru SP
Two-seat version for the US light-sport aircraft market, powered by a 120 hp (89 kW) Jabiru 3300 engine and marketed circa 2004. The SP has a cruise speed of 213 km/h (132 mph)[2]
Jabiru UL
Two-seat version for the European microlight category powered by an 80 hp (60 kW) Jabiru 2200 engine and marketed circa 2004. The UL has a cruise speed of 185 km/h (115 mph)[2]

Specifications (J430)

Data from Jabiru Pacific [6]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Capacity: 3 passengers
  • Length: 6.55 m (21 ft 5.8 in)
  • Wingspan: 9.433 m (30 ft 11 in)
  • Height: 2.40 m (7 ft 10 in)
  • Wing area: 9.34 m2 (100.5 sq ft)
  • Empty weight: 340 kg (748 lb)
  • Max takeoff weight: 760 kg (1,675 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Jabiru 3300 6 cylinder, 4 stroke piston engine, 89.5 kW (120 hp)
  • Propellers: 1.52 m (5 ft 0 in) diameter 2-bladed Wooden/Composite

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 256 km/h (160 mph, 140 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 222 km/h (138 mph, 120 kn)
  • Stall speed: 92 km/h (57 mph, 50 kn)
  • Range: 1,480 km (920 mi, 800 nmi)
  • Service ceiling: 4,600 m (15,000 ft)
  • Rate of climb: 3.6 m/s (700 ft/min)
  • Wing loading: 74.7 kg/m2 (15.3 lb/sq ft)
  • Power/mass: 4.3 kg/kW (12.8 lb/hp )
  • Flight Load Factor: + 3.8g - 1.9g


References
  1. Vandermeullen, Richard: 2011 Kit Aircraft Buyer's Guide, Kitplanes, Volume 28, Number 12, December 2011, page 57. Belvoir Publications. ISSN 0891-1851
  2. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, pages 145 and 185. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
  3. "Jabiru Aircraft Southern Africa". Jabiru.co.za. Archived from the original on 19 July 2012. Retrieved 23 July 2012.
  4. Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 61. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
  5. Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, pages 64 and 111. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN 1368-485X
  6. Jabiru J230 & J430 Kitplane
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