Roland Me 109 Replica

The Roland Me 109 Replica is a German ultralight and light-sport aircraft, under development by Roland Aircraft of Mendig. The aircraft is an 83% replica of the Second World War Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-6 fighter aircraft and will be supplied as a kit for amateur construction or as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft.[1][2]

Me 109 Replica
Role Ultralight aircraft and Light-sport aircraft
National origin Germany
Manufacturer Roland Aircraft
Status Under development (2012)
Number built one prototype
Developed from Messerschmitt Bf 109

Design and development

The aircraft was designed to comply with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight rules and US light-sport aircraft rules. Like the aircraft it replicates, it features a cantilever low-wing, a two-seats-in-tandem enclosed cockpit under a framed canopy, retractable conventional landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration.[1]

The aircraft is predominantly made from aluminum sheet. Its 8.13 m (26.7 ft) span wing has an area of 17.5 m2 (188 sq ft) and mounts flaps. The standard engine intended is the 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912ULS, although consideration is being given to using a 180 hp (134 kW) four-stroke powerplant as well.[1]

The plan is to produce the Me 109 Replica under sub-contract in the Czech Republic.[1]

Specifications (Me 109 Replica)

Data from Bayerl and Roland Aircraft[1][2]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Capacity: one passenger
  • Length: 7.41 m (24 ft 4 in)
  • Wingspan: 8.13 m (26 ft 8 in)
  • Wing area: 17.5 m2 (188 sq ft)
  • Gross weight: 600 kg (1,323 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 912ULS four cylinder liquid and air-cooled, horizontally-opposed, piston engine, 75 kW (101 hp)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 300 km/h (190 mph, 160 kn)
  • Wing loading: 34.3 kg/m2 (7.0 lb/sq ft)

See also

References
  1. Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 73. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. "ME 109 Allgemein". Roland-aircraft.de. Retrieved 29 August 2012.
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