Dyn'Aero Ban-Bi

The Dyn'Aero MCR is a two-seat all-composite light aircraft designed after the aluminum based Ban-Bi of Michel Colomban. It is manufactured in France by the Société Dyn'Aero of Christophe Robin. It is supplied either as a factory built or as an amateur-built.

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name = Dyn'Aero Ban-Bi
type = Light Aircraft
manufacturer = Dyn'Aero


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History

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MCR VLA

The MCR VLA is the standard light aircraft version of the MCR.

MCR ULC

The MCR ULC is the ultralight version of the MCR with a longer and slightly wider wing.

MCR 4S

The MCR 4S is a 4 seater version of the MCR.

Engines

The MCR VLA and ULC are fitted with a Rotax 912 of 80 horsepower or a 100 hp Rotax 912S. The MCR4S is usually powered by the 115 hp Rotax 914 turbocharged engine or the 120 hp 6-cylinder Jabiru 3300 engine.

pecifications

The MCR VLA has a maximum speed of 318 km/h (198 mph or 172 kts) when powered by the Rotax 912S while the stall speed in landing configuration is 87 km/h (54 mph or 47 kts). It has quite a narrow wing with a width or Chord (aircraft) of 0.80 m and an area of 5.20 m². This is made possible in part by a low empty weight ranging from 220 kg to 260 kg depending on equipment. The takeoff roll is 152 m long and the climb rate 1750 ft/min. At the other end of the spectrum, the maximum takeoff weight reaches 490 kg.

External links

* [http://www.dynaero.com/lien/indexuk.htm Dyn'Aero company home page]
* [http://www.avnet.co.uk/lts UK Dealer's home page]

Comparable Aircraft

It can be compared to the many Rotax-powered ULAs/VLAs that have appeared on the market in recent years.