The Blackshape Prime is an Italian ultralight aircraft. It was developed and built by Blackshape srl. based in Monopoli. It made its first flight in 2007 and was presented at the Friedrichshafen Aero Exhibition in 2009.
The aircraft is equipped with a Rotax 912ULS. The aircraft is characterised by its retractable landing gear and the seats placed behind each other. This allows the aircraft to reach a speed of 300 km/h. The aircraft resembles a jet fighter due to its slim and sporty shape.
Brand | Blackshape |
Type | Prime |
Pilots | 1 |
Passengers | 1 |
Maximum Take Off Weight | 472 kg |
Empty weight | 297 kg |
Payload | 175 kg |
Cruising speed | 148 knots (274 km/h) |
Maximum Speed | 165 knots (306 km/h) |
Stall speed | 35 knots (65 km/h) |
Fuel Capacity | 66 liter |
Span | 7.9 m |
Height | 7.2 m |
ICAO code | PRIM |
These specifications are intended to give you an idea of the Blackshape Prime. They cannot be used for flight preparation. Often there are many different types of aircraft released with varying specifications and prices. Check the Pilot Operating Handbook (POH) if you want to know the exact values of the aircraft you are going to fly. Your flight instructor will be happy to help you with this.