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Stanton Sunbird
Charles Stanton · Sailplane · New Zealand · Modern (1992–2009)
The Sunbird is a single-seater homebuilt motor glider, designed and built in New Zealand by Charles Stanton. It first flew in 1995, and was retired in 2005.
Specifications
- Category
- Fixed Wing
- Sub-Category
- Sailplane
- Domain
- Civil
- Era
- Modern (1992–2009)
- Country
- New Zealand
- Manufacturer
- Charles Stanton
- Status
- Retired
- Service Entry
- 1995
- Produced
- 1
- Engine
- 1× two stroke
- Thrust / Power
- 28 hp
- Wingspan (ft)
- 42
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 313
- MTOW (lb)
- 527
- Service Ceiling (ft)
- 12999
- Max Speed (mph)
- 82