The University of Edinburgh owns and operates the Diamond HK36 TTC ECO Dimona (s/n 36.582, registration G-GEOS) through Airborne Research and Innovation. Image General Specifications Aircraft, general specifications TYPE Diamond HK36TTC ECO Dimona Motor Glider REGISTRATION G-GEOS POWERPLANT ROTAX 914-F3 (turbocharged) 115HP PROPELLER MTV constant speed WINGSPAN 16.33m HEIGHT 1.78m LENGTH 7.28m WING AREA 15.30m2 ASPECT RATIO 17.11 MAX WING LOADING 50.30kg/m2 AEROFOIL Wortmann FX63-137 MAX TAKEOFF WEIGHT 930 KG FLIGHT CONDITIONS Day, Visual Flight Rules (VFR) only CREW 2 (pilot and observer) Performance MAX SPEED 141 kts CRUISE 94 kts SAMPLING (typical) 80 kts ENDURANCE Approx 5.5 hr (max) RANGE Approx 450 nm (max) T/O distance to 50ft 337 m GLIDE RATIO 17:1 at 65kts Note: Figures above refer to podded configuration at MTOW (930kg). Due to aircraft weight limitations it is not normally possible to achieve the max range and endurance figures here whilst carrying an observer. Instrumentation capacity PODS: Max 55 kg (inc approx 8 kg structure) REAR CABIN: Max 30 kg Instrument Panel (RH-side): Max 13kg Note: Due to aircraft weight limitations, it is seldom possible to utilise the full load carrying capacity desribed above whilst carrying an observer. ELECTRICAL SUPPLY:The ECO Dimona is fitted as standard with a dedicated 28 VDC 40 A electrical system (i.e. an independent generator and batteries, along with high-level distribution) primarily reserved for additional measuring equipment. Two 3-pin XLR outlets are provided in the right hand wall of the rear cabin, each protected at 15 A by circuit breaker. These are controlled by the LEFT and CENTER switches on the pilots 28 VDC switch panel.Note that a relay is in place between the aircraft’s main 14 VDC bus and the auxiliary 28 VDC bus, such that the 28 VDC system will only function if the 14 VDC master switch is ON. For more information on the avaible areas see the page Payload Areas. This article was published on 2024-06-25
