Thank you for your inquiry about Jabiru Aircraft. Jabiru Aircraft PTY, Ltd, produces a line of kit aircraft that are among the most extensively tested and thoroughly developed kit planes in the entire world. Jabiru's are certified in Australia and are used extensively for flight training and light commercial purposes. The Jabiru airframe has proven itself over hundreds of thousands of flight hours with the highest time airframe approaching 5000 hours and many dozen more over 3500 hours all over the world. Much of this flying has been in flight schools suffering the abuse of student pilots performing touch & go landings for hours on end. The fact that these airplanes continue to be in demand for flight training speaks to the reliability, predictability, and longevity of the design. There is no difference in the kit parts sold to homebuilders and the parts that go into Jabiru's certified Airframes so homebuilders are assured a high quality, top of the line product. All Jabiru airplanes exhibit gentle and predictable controls with no bad habits. Stalls are very gentle and cruise flight for long periods with little or no control input is the norm. Build time for the inexperienced builder ranges between 500 and 600 hours including engine and instrument installation and paint. Little fiberglass work is required other than applying reinforcing tapes. Finish work is minimal thanks to a gel coat surface that minimizes pinholes and filling and sanding. Thank you again, Jim McCormick Jabiru Pacific LLC
The Jabiru J-200, J-250 LSA, J-400 & J-450
The Jabiru J-Series Aircraft evolved from combining the best features of the LSA, SP & UL models in a new clean sheet design. The J-200 and J-400 comes with the standard LSA wingspan with fuel tanks in the wings. The J-250 comes with a all new wing that a longer span and chord, also with fuel tanks in the wings designed to meet the Light sport Aircraft Category. The fuselage has been redesigned with a 3 rd door for access to the rear seats in the J-400 or a large cargo area in the J-200 and J-250. Its longer tail boom results in more elevator and empennage authority, increased directional stability, and a reduced stall speed. The J-Series was developed as a great replacement for GA alternatives, e.g., the Cessna 172. It had its maiden flight in Bundaberg on the 16th of March 2001 as a two-seater (J-200). J400 and J-200 cruises at 120 knots on 6 Gal./hour, and the J-250 at 115 knots on 6 Gal./hour depending on options selected. Jabiru increased the Maximum Take Off Weight (MTOW) to 1540 lbs for the J-200/400 and 1232 lbs for the J-250. All Jabiru kitplane models have been structurally tested to 8.5gs. The Kit The Jabiru kit comes complete with a Microair 760 Radio, upholstery patterns, and even a battery (paint, upholstery and instruments are not included). The kit build time is typically 600 hours from start to finish. Everything has been thought of right down to resin mixing cups, mixing sticks, applicators and brushes. Finish Many composite kit manufacturers supply components "green" requiring substantial finishing and pinhole filing. The Jabiru components all come in white gel coat finish thus reducing completion times and frustration. Fuselage The fuselage is made in two halves (top and bottom); and is pre joined at the factory, so the biggest part of the job is already done for you. Most of the homebuilder s work involves fitting out the aircraft with components and hardware supplied. All locating points are identified by factory-drilled holes & hard points are factory installed for you. Wings The wings are supplied with the fuel tanks already mounted and are complete except for the fitment of flap and aileron attachments & hooking up fuel system. They are also gel coated out of the mould. Undercarriage The landing gear has 500x6 wheels on the mains and nose gear and includes disc brakes and wheel pants. Manual A very detailed construction manual, developed from Jabiru s own factory Quality Assurance Manual, sets out step-by-step procedures, checklists, engineering drawings, and includes more than 100 photographs. The checklists even advise the approximate time for each activity and what assistance you might need for particular tasks.
Engine Engine Noise Propeller Jabiru J-Series Aircraft Specifications J-200 J-400 J-250 LSA J-450 Jabiru 3300cc 6 Cly. 120 HP 62 db at 1,000ft. Full power 2 Blade Fixed Pitch Wooden/Composite 60" dia x 53" pitch Height 7' 3" Length 21' 6" Cabin Width 3' 8" / 44" Height 3' 7" / 43" Wing Span 26 4" Wing Area Wing Loading Gross 86.1 sq.ft 17.9 lbs/sq.ft Aspect Ratio 8.2 Speeds Vne (never exceed) Va (Max. maneuvre) 138 kts / 159 mph 91 kts / 105 mph 30' 120 sq.ft 10.2 lbs/sq.ft 12.8 lbs/sq.ft Cruise 120 kts / 138 mph 115 kts / 132 mph Max. Straight & level Stall Speeds at Gross Weight 130 kts / 149 mph Vso (full flap) 50 kts / 57 mph 39 kts / 45 mph 43 kts / 50 mph 8 Vs1 (clean) 60 kts / 69 mph 44 kts / 51 mph 48 kts / 55 mph Climb Rate (at sea level) 1000 ft/min 1500 ft/min Service Ceiling 15,000ft 1000 ft/min Empty Weight 720 lbs 740 lbs 755 lbs 775 lbs Gross weight 1540 lbs 1540 lbs 1232 lbs 1540 lbs Useable Load 820 lbs 800 lbs 477 lbs 765 lbs Structural loading Flight Load Factor +3.8-1.9G Structure Load Tested +8.55-3.4G Fuel Capacity 36 gals Range 720NM 690NM Endurance Fuel Consumption at Cruise Take Off Distance Groundroll Landing Distance Groundroll 960 ft 640 ft Glide ratio 10 to 1 Crosswind Component 6 Hrs 6 Gals/hr 14kts 460 ft 660 ft 640 ft 640 ft 12 to 1
J-Series Aircraft Kit Prices & Options J-200 2 Seat Aircraft Kit only $35500.00 With Engine $49400.00 J-250 2 Seat Light Sport Aircraft Kit only $37500.00 With Engine $51400.00 J-400 4 Seat Aircraft Kit only $39500.00 With Engine $53400.00 J-450 4 Seat Aircraft Kit only $41500.00 With Engine $55400.00 Options: Airframe: Clear or Tinted Windshield N/C Full Carpet kit $995.00 Fabric Seat covers kit (Front) $295.00 Fabric Seat covers kit (Front & Rear) $650.00 Sheepskin Seat cover kit (Front) $395.00 Sheepskin Seat cover kit (Front & Rear) $795.00 Door map pockets $110.00 Wing tip Nav/stobe light system $595.00 Door locks (3) $75.00 Communications: Microair 760 VHF Radio $825.00 Microair Transponder $1650.00 Instruments: EIS LCD Engine Info System for the 3300 w/probes $925.00 UMA Basic VFR Gauge Package Tach w/hour meter, Oil press, Oil Temp, CHT, EGT, Voltmeter Skid/Slip, Air Speed, Altimeter, And VSI $1195.00 Sensenich or Prince P tip Propellers Call for Price Prices subject to change