Pitts S2-C
Specifications & Performance

 

Pitts S2-C Specifications

 

Engine

Lycoming AEIO-540, 260 hp

Recommended TBO

1,200 hr

Propeller

Hartzell 'Claw', constant speed, 78 in composite 3 blade

Length

17' 9"

Height

6' 5"

Wing Span

20'

Wing Area

127.5 sq ft

Wing Loading

13.3 lb/sq ft (normal cat) 12.7 lb/sq ft (aerobatic)

Power Loading

6.59 lb/hp (normal category) 6.25 lb/hp (aerobatic)

Seats

2 tandem

Cabin Length

6' 11"

Cabin Width

28"

Cabin Height

47"

Empty Weight

1,155 lb

Maximum Gross Weight

1700 lb

Useful Load

545 lb (normal category) 470 lb (aerobatic)

Payload w/Full Fuel

371 lb

Fuel Capacity (inc 5g wing tank)

29 gal (28 usable); aerobatic flight 24 gal (23 usable)

 

Pitts S2-C Performance

 

Aerobatic flight load limits

+6 G/-5 G

Takeoff distance ground roll

554 ft

Takeoff distance over 50-ft obstacle

860 ft

Max demonstrated crosswind component

17 kt

Rate of climb, sea level (minimum wieght)

2,900 fpm

Maximum level speed, sea level

169 kt

Cruise speed w/30 min rsv. @ 75% power

150 KTAS/ 1.6 hrs

Range w/30 min rsv. @ 75% power

284 st. miles

Fuel consumption @ 75% power

(84 pph/14gph)

Best economy

6,000 ft

Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle

1,200 ft

Landing distance, ground roll

750 ft

VX (best angle of climb)

KIAS N/A at this time

VY (best rate of climb)

KIAS 82

VA (design maneuvering)

KIAS 134

VNO (max structural cruising)

KIAS 134

VNE (never exceed)

KIAS 185

VSI (stall, clean)

KIAS 56

 

 

ŠAviat Aircraft UK Ltd 2006