The "Raven Convertible" offers you the best of both worlds! If you want the autonomy of a motorized trike but like to soar when conditions are right, this is the right choice.
Equipped with a quick disconnect engine, the Raven Convertible allows you to motor up when feel like it, or to get towed or ramp launch on a good thermal day.
Standard with the Hirth F-33, it has all the power you need to cruise around. Without the engine, the trike weighs only 69 pounds.
Specifications:
Wing model / weight | Falcon T3 225 / 71 # |
Engine model / weight | Hirth F33 / 48 # |
Horsepower | 28 hp |
Static thrust | 175 # |
Wing span | 35.8 ft |
Wing area | 228 ft2 |
Wing loading | 2.3 # / ft2 |
Empty weight | 204 # |
Max. gross weight | 521 # |
Max. useful load | 317 # |
Length | 11 ft. |
Height | 12 ft. |
Fuel capacity | 2.5 or 5 gal. |
Cruise speed | 35 mph |
VNE | 45 mph. |
Stall speed | 18 mph. |
Climb rate * | 350 ft. / min. |
Take off distance * | 100 ft. |
Landing distance * | 100 ft. |
* performance ratings for 180 lbs pilot