The ATEC 122 Zephyr 2000 is a Czech ultralight aircraft, designed by Oldrich Olansky and produced by ATEC v.o.s. of Libice nad Cidlinou. The aircraft is supplied as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft or as a kit for amateur construction.Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 124. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster UK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485XBayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 27. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485XTacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, page 29. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. Purdy, Don: AeroCrafter - Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook, Fifth Edition, page 118. BAI Communications, 15 July 1998.
Design and development The Zephyr was designed to comply with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight rules. It features a cantilever low-wing, a two-seats-in-side-by-side configuration enclosed cockpit under a bubble canopy, fixed tricycle landing gear, a T-tail and a single engine in tractor configuration.
The aircraft's fuselage is made from composites with wooden bulkheads. The semi-tapered span wing is made from plywood with composite spars and leading edges and employs a UA-2 airfoil. The wing is covered with doped aircraft fabric. The standard engine factory-supplied was the Rotax 912ULS four-stroke powerplant.
The Zephyr is noted for its low payload. With a useful load of and full fuel of , this leaves only for occupants and baggage.
The Zephyr was later developed into the ATEC 321 Faeta.
Variants Zephyr 2000 base model for FAI microlight category. Zephyr 2550 Light-sport aircraft model
Specifications (122 Zephyr 2000)
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