Kitfox 5 Safari Performance
The Kitfox Series 5 Safari model was only available on the taildragger model and features a streamline modern cowling and heat-treated spring aluminum landing gear.
Detached flaperons use high energy air from the lower surface of the wing to reduce stall speeds, enhance roll authority, and provide exceptional maneuverability in slow flight conditions such as stalls and landings.
It is equipped with easy folding wings for storage or trailering. In less than 10 minutes to fold the wings, the Kitfox becomes only 7'11" wide. It is the perfect width for trailering behind a vehicle on its own gear or a trailer. This gives great flexibility when storing the Kitfox, as it will fit in a garage, shop, or a shared hanger with the wings folded.
Electric trim system pivots the entire horizontal stabilizer, allowing the Series 5 to be trimmed throughout the flight envelope.
This particular Series 5 was ordered with the Convenient Quick Change Tips. In just 20 minutes you can customize the flight characteristics of the Kitfox Series 5 with optional interchangeable wing tips. You can switch between 32 ft wings for STOL performance and 29 ft wings for a sporty feel and rapid roll rates.
It is also equipped with the optional adjustable rudder pedals allowing it to accommodate pilots of any size.
Detached flaperons use high energy air from the lower surface of the wing to reduce stall speeds, enhance roll authority, and provide exceptional maneuverability in slow flight conditions such as stalls and landings.
It is equipped with easy folding wings for storage or trailering. In less than 10 minutes to fold the wings, the Kitfox becomes only 7'11" wide. It is the perfect width for trailering behind a vehicle on its own gear or a trailer. This gives great flexibility when storing the Kitfox, as it will fit in a garage, shop, or a shared hanger with the wings folded.
Electric trim system pivots the entire horizontal stabilizer, allowing the Series 5 to be trimmed throughout the flight envelope.
This particular Series 5 was ordered with the Convenient Quick Change Tips. In just 20 minutes you can customize the flight characteristics of the Kitfox Series 5 with optional interchangeable wing tips. You can switch between 32 ft wings for STOL performance and 29 ft wings for a sporty feel and rapid roll rates.
It is also equipped with the optional adjustable rudder pedals allowing it to accommodate pilots of any size.
Gross Weight ELSA 1320 lbs factory recommended 1550 lbs
Empty weight 881 lbs
Usefull load 449 lbs
Baggage Capacity 150 lbs
Baggage Volume 11 cu. ft.
Rate of Climb at GW 1500 fpm
Best rate of climb 70 mph
Best angle of climb 55 mph
Vne ELSA 135 mph factory recommended 140 mph
Cruise speed at 75% power 115 mph, w/ Tundra tires 110 mph
Stall speed Power off, full flaps 41 mph w/VG's
Tke off roll GW 250 ft
Landing roll GW 280 ft
Maximum Crosswind Component 15 mph
Fuel burn Average w/ Lycoming O-290D 6.2 gph
Fuel endurance 3.8 hours plus 30 minute reserve
Range at cruise w/ 30 minute reserve 445 sm.
Wind Span 32 ft w/extensions, 29 ft w/out extensions
Wing Area w/ 32 ft is 132 ft2, w/ 29 ft 121 ft2
Length wings open 19 ft 9 in
Length wings folded 22 ft 3 in
Height 8 ft
Cabin length, firewall to seat backs 51.8 in
Cabin height 41.2 in
Cabin width 42.5 in. Wider Cabin than C152, C172 and A Beechcraft Bonanza
G-loading (Standard) +3.8, -1.52
G-loading (Ultimate) +5.7, -2.28
Wheelbase (spring gear) 7 ft 10 in
Wing loading (long wing) 10.3 lb/sq ft
Power loading (long wing) 10.2 lb/hp
Fuel Capacity 27 gallons, 13 gallons in each wing and 1 gallon header tank. Gravity feed w/ fuel pump for starting only.
Low fuel warning system installed in the header tank and a Flight Data Systems FC-10 fuel computer, with site gauges for backup.
Empty weight 881 lbs
Usefull load 449 lbs
Baggage Capacity 150 lbs
Baggage Volume 11 cu. ft.
Rate of Climb at GW 1500 fpm
Best rate of climb 70 mph
Best angle of climb 55 mph
Vne ELSA 135 mph factory recommended 140 mph
Cruise speed at 75% power 115 mph, w/ Tundra tires 110 mph
Stall speed Power off, full flaps 41 mph w/VG's
Tke off roll GW 250 ft
Landing roll GW 280 ft
Maximum Crosswind Component 15 mph
Fuel burn Average w/ Lycoming O-290D 6.2 gph
Fuel endurance 3.8 hours plus 30 minute reserve
Range at cruise w/ 30 minute reserve 445 sm.
Wind Span 32 ft w/extensions, 29 ft w/out extensions
Wing Area w/ 32 ft is 132 ft2, w/ 29 ft 121 ft2
Length wings open 19 ft 9 in
Length wings folded 22 ft 3 in
Height 8 ft
Cabin length, firewall to seat backs 51.8 in
Cabin height 41.2 in
Cabin width 42.5 in. Wider Cabin than C152, C172 and A Beechcraft Bonanza
G-loading (Standard) +3.8, -1.52
G-loading (Ultimate) +5.7, -2.28
Wheelbase (spring gear) 7 ft 10 in
Wing loading (long wing) 10.3 lb/sq ft
Power loading (long wing) 10.2 lb/hp
Fuel Capacity 27 gallons, 13 gallons in each wing and 1 gallon header tank. Gravity feed w/ fuel pump for starting only.
Low fuel warning system installed in the header tank and a Flight Data Systems FC-10 fuel computer, with site gauges for backup.
Compare to Carbon cub performance
Comparing the Kitfox ELSA to the Carbon Cub LSA shows very similar performance numbers for a fraction of the cost. Most notable is the Kitfox's slightly higher useful load and its faster cruise speed. The Kitfox takes off longer but will land in about the same distance, so considering you always need to take off after landing and the take off performance of the Kitfox is shorter than the landing distance, the Carbon Cub and the Kitfox can get in and out of a short landing area about the same. The Kitfox's 5 minute power limit with the Lycoming O-290D is 130 hp compared to the Carbon Cub at 180 hp, but its continuous 125 hp compared to the Carbon Cubs 80 hp gives it much more legal cruise power allowing for faster cruises while burning about the same gph.
CubCrafters Carbon Cub Performance Specifications
Gross Weight LSA 1320 lbs
Empty weight 892 lbs
Usefull load 428 lbs
Baggage Capacity 120 lbs
Rate of Climb at GW 2100 fpm
Vne ELSA 141 mph
Cruise speed at 75% power 101 mph, w/ standard tires
Stall speed Power off, full flaps 32 mph
Tke off roll GW 60 ft
Landing roll GW 245 ft
Fuel burn Average 6 gph
Fuel endurance 3.5 hours plus 30 minute reserve
Range at cruise w/ 30 minute reserve 450 sm.
Wind Span 34 ft 3 in
Wing Area 179 sq ft
Length 23 ft 3 in
Height 8 ft 4 in
Cabin height 52"
Cabin width 30 in.
Wheelbase (spring gear) 7 ft 10 in
Wing loading 7.4 lb/sq ft
Power loading 7.3 lb/hp for 5 min then 16.5 lb/hp continuous
Fuel Capacity 25 gallons, 24 gallons useable.
Gross Weight LSA 1320 lbs
Empty weight 892 lbs
Usefull load 428 lbs
Baggage Capacity 120 lbs
Rate of Climb at GW 2100 fpm
Vne ELSA 141 mph
Cruise speed at 75% power 101 mph, w/ standard tires
Stall speed Power off, full flaps 32 mph
Tke off roll GW 60 ft
Landing roll GW 245 ft
Fuel burn Average 6 gph
Fuel endurance 3.5 hours plus 30 minute reserve
Range at cruise w/ 30 minute reserve 450 sm.
Wind Span 34 ft 3 in
Wing Area 179 sq ft
Length 23 ft 3 in
Height 8 ft 4 in
Cabin height 52"
Cabin width 30 in.
Wheelbase (spring gear) 7 ft 10 in
Wing loading 7.4 lb/sq ft
Power loading 7.3 lb/hp for 5 min then 16.5 lb/hp continuous
Fuel Capacity 25 gallons, 24 gallons useable.