Novaer U-Xc Stardream
# Novaer U-Xc Stardream

The Novaer U-Xc Stardream is a proposed four passenger, composite aircraft.

## Design and development

The U-Xc Stardream was first proposed by Novaer Craft in 2010. The aircraft will use carbon fiber main and secondary structures with a fiberglass cowling. The aircraft will be equipped with a ballistic parachute. Testing is planned for the end of 2012, with production planned for 2015.

## Variants

### T-Xc Pilgrim

    Two seat military trainer variant, stressed for +6/-3g

## Specifications

Data from Aviation Week and Space Technology

General characteristics

* Crew: 1
* Capacity: 3 passengers
* Wingspan: 9.14 m (30 ft 0 in)
* Wing area: 12.46 $m^2$ (134.1 sq ft)
* Empty weight: 887 kg (1,956 lb)
* Max takeoff weight: 1,555 kg (3,428 lb)
* Fuel capacity: 298 kg
* Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming IO-540 Horizontally Opposed Piston, 220 kW (300 hp)
* Propellers: 3-bladed Constant Speed

Performance

* Maximum speed: 370 km/h (230 mph, 200 kn)
* Cruise speed: 196 km/h (122 mph, 106 kn)
* Stall speed: 119 km/h (74 mph, 64 kn)
* Range: 2,450 km (1,522 mi, 1,323 nmi)
* Service ceiling: 7,600 m (25,000 ft)
* Rate of climb: 8.60 m/s (1,693 ft/min)
