- Specifications (SeaStar)
- See also
- References
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The AAC SeaStar is an amphibious biplane that was produced in kitplane form. The aircraft is built largely of composite materials and features wings that may be easily removed for transport, and a ballistic recovery system in the form of a parachute that can be deployed from the engine nacelle.[1] A version of the SeaStar is marketed by the Brazilian company, EDRA Aeronautica, as the EDRA Aeronautica Super Pétrel.[2] AAC also marketed a Super Petrel model in 2011.[3] This aircraft should not be confused with another composite-built small flying boat with the same name, the SeaStar Aircraft SeaStar. Specifications (SeaStar){{Aircraft specs
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|eng1 name=Rotax 912
|eng1 type=four cylinder, horizontally opposed four stroke aircraft engine
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|prop blade number=3
|prop name=ground adjustable
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|max speed mph=102
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|range miles=425
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|ceiling ft=12000
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See also{{aircontent
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|similar aircraft=- Concept Composites MD03 Transat
- Progressive Aerodyne SeaRey
}}References{{commons category}}1. ^1 Downey, Julia: 1999 Kit Aircraft Directory, Kitplanes, Volume 15, Number 12, December 1998, page 30. Primedia Publications. ISSN 0891-1851
2. ^Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 44. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
3. ^Vandermeullen, Richard: 2011 Kit Aircraft Buyer's Guide, Kitplanes, Volume 28, Number 12, December 2011, page 43. Belvoir Publications. ISSN 0891-1851
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