The CGS Hawk Arrow is a light multi-purpose aircraft developed by the American company CGS Hawk. The project’s chief designer, Chuck Slusarczyk, began work in the early 1980s. The aircraft’s first prototype took to the air in 1982.
Design and Powerplant Options
The CGS Hawk Arrow is a single-seat, strut-braced high-wing aircraft with fixed landing gear. Various powerplants can be used, including two-stroke Rotax 447 (40 hp), Rotax 503 (52 hp), and Rotax 582 (65 hp) engines. Other two-stroke options include the Hirth 2702 (40 hp), Hirth 3202 (55 hp), Hirth 3203 (65 hp), or the four-stroke HKS 700E (60 hp).
Two-Seat Version and Safety Features
In the mid-1980s, the company released a two-seat version, the CGS Hawk Arrow II. The basic engine for this model is the Rotax 582, delivering 65 hp. For enhanced flight safety, BRS 600 ballistic parachute systems can be installed.
Technical Specifications
| Modification | Arrow II |
| Wingspan, m | 9.60 |
| Wing area, m2 | 13.60 |
| Empty weight | 204 |
| Maximum takeoff weight | 499 |
| Engine type | 1 Piston engine Rotax 582 |
| Power, kW | 1 x 65 |
| Maximum speed, km/h | 177 |
| Cruising speed, km/h | 129 |
| Max. rate of climb, m/min | 336 |
| Crew | 2 |
Image gallery of the CGS Hawk Arrow
