TYPE: Single-seat ultralight kitbuilt.

PROGRAMME: Mecklenburger launched production of current version in late 2003, following construction of some five of earlier (Bek) series, including c/n 007 with Rotax 912 UL flat-four of 59.6 kW (79.9 hp).

CURRENT VERSIONS: Ultralight: MTOW limited to 300 kg (661 lb).
Experimental: Short-span, increased weight version.

COSTS: Ultralight: Basic kit (minus engine and instruments) €19,900; part complete €27,850; flyaway €41,200 (with Rotax 582) or €42,350 (with Mikron IIIB).
Experimental: Kit €21,350 (all 2003).

DESIGN FEATURES: Approximately three-quarters scale replica of Messerschmitt Bf 109. Low, tapered wing; strut-braced tailplane.

FLYING CONTROLS: Conventional and manual. Horn-balanced rudder.

STRUCTURE: Generally of composites.

POWER PLANT: One piston engine. Options include 48.0 kW (64.4 hp) Rotax 582 and 55.0 kW (70 hp) Parma-Technik Mikron IIIB for Ultralight and 59.7 kW (80 hp) Subaru EA-71 for Experimental category. Fuel capacity 55 litres (14.5 US gallons; 12.1 Imp gallons).

LANDING GEAR: Tailwheel type; retractable mainwheels.

DIMENSIONS, EXTERNAL: (UL: Ultralight, EX: Experimental)

• Wing span: UL: 8.00 m (26 ft 3 in)
• EX: 6.70 m (21 ft 11¾ in)
• Length overall: UL, EX: 6.30 m (20 ft 8 in)

AREAS:

• Wings, gross: UL: 10.10 m² (108.7 sq ft)

WEIGHTS AND LOADINGS:

• Weight empty: UL: 200 kg (441 lb)
• EX: 280 kg (617 lb)
• Max T-O weight: UL: 300 kg (661 lb)
• EX: 420 kg (926 lb)

PERFORMANCE: (UL with Rotax 582, EX with Subaru)

• Max level speed: UL: 129 kt (240 km/h; 149 mph)
• EX: 145 kt (270 km/h; 167 mph)
• Cruising speed at 65% power:
• UL: 97 kt (180 km/h; 112 mph)
• EX: 103 kt (190 km/h; 118 mph)
• Stalling speed: UL: 32 kt (59 km/h; 37 mph)
• EX: 36 kt (65 km/h; 41 mph)

The article appears in the following publication:
Jane's All the World's Aircraft 2004-2005. Jane's Information Group Ltd. 2004. ISBN: 0-7106-2614-2