KLA-100

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The KLA-100 is a two-seat light sport aircraft (LSA) developed in South Korea by Vessel Aerospace in collaboration with Flight Design, a German light aircraft company. Here's a breakdown of its key features and development:
Development and Certification:

• The KLA-100 project began in 2010, supervised by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport.
• Vessel selected Flight Design as a technology development partner.
• It received LSA certification in December 2017.
• The first delivery of the KLA-100 was completed in October 2019 to KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology).
• Mass production of the aircraft started in 2018.

• Type: Two-seater, low-wing light sport aircraft.
• Construction: Lightweight and strong composite structure with a carbon-aramid composite safety cell in the cockpit.
• Engine: Powered by a 100 horsepower (74 KW) fuel-injected Rotax 912iS engine.
• Avionics: Features a Garmin G3X avionics suite, a Garmin GTN-650 MFD, a Garmin GTX-335 Mode ES ADS-B out transponder, and an optional Garmin two-axis autopilot.
• Safety: Includes an Airframe Emergency Parachute System (Stratos Magnum 601 advanced AEPS).
• Cabin: Wide cabin area (1.3m or 49 inches).
• Performance:
• Maximum cruise speed: about 102 knots (approximately 100 mph).
• Long-range: 1400+ km (868+ miles).
• Long endurance: 10 hours.
• Wingspan: 10.311 m (33'9").
• Wing Area: 12 square meters (129 sq ft).
• Fuel capacity: 130 liters (34 gallons)

• The KLA-100 is designed for aviation leisure and pilot training.
• It is aimed at both the Korean domestic market and international markets.
• Vessel Aerospace has established a Chinese branch to target the growing Asian market.
• The initial price in South Korea was $190,000, but it was expected to be lower for the US market, possibly around $160,000.