CZAW Mermaid

The CZAW Mermaid is an amphibious flying boat light-sport aircraft produced by Czech Sport Aircraft in the Czech Republic.[1][2]

CZAW Mermaid
Role Light-sport aircraft
National origin Czech Republic
Manufacturer Czech Sport Aircraft
Designer Production completed
Unit cost
€87,500 (assembled, 2011)

Design and development

The Mermaid has a composite hull and aluminum wings, with pusher configuration engine and a cruciform tail. Its 9.5 m (31.2 ft) span mid-wing has an area of 11.5 m2 (124 sq ft) and is equipped with flaps. The standard engine is the 120 hp (89 kW) Jabiru 3300 four-stroke powerplant.[1][2]

By December 2012 the aircraft was no longer offered for sale by CSA.[3]

Specifications (CZAW Mermaid)

Data from Bayerl[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Capacity: one passenger
  • Wingspan: 9.5 m (31 ft 2 in)
  • Wing area: 11.5 m2 (124 sq ft)
  • Empty weight: 380 kg (838 lb)
  • Gross weight: 560 kg (1,235 lb)
  • Fuel capacity: 100 litres (22 imp gal; 26 US gal)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Jabiru 3300 six cylinder, air-cooled, four stroke aircraft engine, 89 kW (120 hp)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 210 km/h (130 mph, 110 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 185 km/h (115 mph, 100 kn)
  • Stall speed: 65 km/h (40 mph, 35 kn)
  • Rate of climb: 4 m/s (790 ft/min)
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References
  1. Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 38. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, page 41. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN 1368-485X
  3. Czech Sport Aircraft (2012). "Czech Sport Aircraft". Retrieved 9 December 2012.


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