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Aero Synergie Aero Synergie SARL Type - Limited liability company Industry - Aerospace Predecessor - Sauper/ALMS Founded - November 2009 Headquarters - Villefrancœur, France Products - light aircraft Website - www.aerosynergie.fr Aero Synergie SARL, also called ULM Synergy SARL, is a French aircraft manufacturer based in Villefrancœur. The company specializes in the design and manufacture of light aircraft and kit aircraft. Formed in November 2009, the company took over the assets of Sauper/ALMS, including its J300 Joker and Papango aircraft designs. These aircraft are now out of production, but Aero Synergie continues to produce parts for the J300. The company produces the Sky Ranger and also acts as distributor for the Zenair line of Canadian light aircraft kits and the ICP Savannah series. Aircraft Summary of aircraft built by Aero Synergie Model name - First flight - Number built - Type Aero Synergie Jodel D20 - - - light kit aircraft Aero Synergie J300 Joker - - - light kit aircraft Aero Synergie Ninja - - - light kit aircraft Aero Synergie Papango - - - light kit aircraft Aero Synergie Sky Ranger - - - light kit aircraft Aero Synergie Jodel D20 Jodel D20 Role - Ultralight aircraft National origin - France Manufacturer - Aero Synergie Designer - Jean Délémontez Status - Production completed The Aero Synergie Jodel D20 is a French ultralight aircraft that was designed by Jean Délémontez and produced by Aero Synergie of Villefranche-de-Rouergue. The aircraft was supplied as a kit for amateur construction or as a completed aircraft. Aero Synergie no longer offers the D20. Design and development The aircraft complies with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight rules. It features a cantilever low wing, two seats in a side-by-side configuration enclosed cockpit, a choice of tricycle landing gear or conventional landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration. The aircraft has a wooden airframe covered in doped aircraft fabric. Like most Jodel designs its 7.5 m (24.6 ft) span wing employs dihedral in the outer half only. Standard engines used are the 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912ULS four-stroke and the 85 hp (63 kW) Jabiru 2200 powerplant. Other engines of similar power output can also be used. Reviewers Robby Bayerl et al. describe the aircraft as possessing "great performance and impeccable behaviour in flight". Specifications (D20) Data from Bayerl General characteristics Crew: one Capacity: one passenger Wingspan: 7.50 m (24 ft 7 in) Wing area: 10.50 m2 (113.0 sq ft) Empty weight: 265 kg (584 lb) Gross weight: 472.5 kg (1,042 lb) Fuel capacity: 55 litres (12 imp gal; 15 US gal) Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 912ULS four cylinder, liquid and air-cooled, four stroke, 75 kW (101 hp) Performance Maximum speed: 230 km/h (140 mph, 120 kn) Cruise speed: 205 km/h (127 mph, 111 kn) Stall speed: 65 km/h (40 mph, 35 kn) Rate of climb: 4.5 m/s (890 ft/min) Aero Synergie J300 Joker (Aero Synergie Joker J300) Aero Synergie J300 Joker Role - Ultralight aircraft National origin - France Manufacturer - Sauper/ALMS, Aero Synergie Introduction - 1990s Status - Production completed The Aero Synergie J300 Joker is a French ultralight aircraft that was designed and produced by Sauper/ALMS and later by Aero Synergie. The aircraft was supplied as a kit for amateur construction and also as a complete ready-to-fly aircraft. Design and development The aircraft was designed to comply with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight rules. It features a strut-braced high-wing, a two seats in side-by-side configuration enclosed cockpit, tricycle landing gear or conventional landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration. The aircraft is made from welded steel tubing, covered in doped aircraft fabric. Its 9.04 m (29.7 ft) span wing employs dual parallel struts. The standard engine fitted is the 80 hp (60 kW) Rotax 912UL four-stroke powerplant, with the 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912ULS optional. Originally produced by Sauper/ALMS the design was later manufactured by Aero Synergie. Production was halted circa 2011, although parts were still available in 2012. Operational history Popular in Europe and Africa as a trainer, it also found use as a personal aircraft due to its simple construction and ease of handling. Specifications (J300) Data from Bayerl General characteristics Crew: one Capacity: one passenger Wingspan: 9.04 m (29 ft 8 in) Wing area: 15.6 m2 (168 sq ft) Empty weight: 272 kg (600 lb) Gross weight: 472.5 kg (1,042 lb) Fuel capacity: 94 litres (21 imp gal; 25 US gal) Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 912ULS four cylinder, liquid and air-cooled, four stroke, 75 kW (101 hp) Performance Maximum speed: 180 km/h (110 mph, 97 kn) Cruise speed: 140 km/h (87 mph, 76 kn) Stall speed: 58 km/h (36 mph, 31 kn) Rate of climb: 5 m/s (980 ft/min) Aero Synergie Papango Papango Role - Ultralight aircraft National origin - France Manufacturer - Sauper/ALMS / Aero Synergie Status - Production completed The Aero Synergie Papango (named for the New Zealand scaup, known in Māori as the papango) is a French ultralight aircraft that was produced by Sauper/ALMS and later by Aero Synergie. The aircraft was supplied as a kit for amateur construction and as a ready-to-fly complete aircraft. It is no longer in production as of 2012. Design and development The aircraft was designed to comply with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight rules. It features a strut-braced high-wing, a two seats in side-by-side configuration enclosed open cockpit, conventional landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration. The aircraft's 9.40 m (30.8 ft) span wing employs a single strut per side. The standard engine available was the 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912 four-stroke powerplant. The Papango is noted for its good visibility and crew comfort. Operational history Designed for personal use the Papango has also found employment in flight training. Specifications (Papango) Data from Bayerl General characteristics Crew: one Capacity: one passenger Wingspan: 9.40 m (30 ft 10 in) Wing area: 15.3 m2 (165 sq ft) Empty weight: 275 kg (606 lb) Gross weight: 472.5 kg (1,042 lb) Fuel capacity: 70 litres (15 imp gal; 18 US gal) Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 912ULS four cylinder, liquid and air-cooled, four stroke, 75 kW (101 hp) Performance Maximum speed: 180 km/h (110 mph, 97 kn) Cruise speed: 150 km/h (93 mph, 81 kn) Stall speed: 58 km/h (36 mph, 31 kn) Rate of climb: 5 m/s (980 ft/min) Aero Synergie aircraft Fixed wing aircraft - Jodel D20 / J300 Joker / Ninja / Papango / Sky Ranger |