Bristell / BRM Aero
Bristell NG5
The original Bristell metal tourer.
The NG5 is BRM Aero's established all-metal two-seater — wide cabin, optional retractable gear, and a following among European touring pilots. The B8 is the newer flagship; the NG5 remains the volume machine.
Key figures
Max speed
260 km/h
Range
1,200 km
Engine
Rotax 912 ULS
Seats
2
Dimensions
Top view
Wingspan
9.13 m
Side view
Length
6.45 m
Height
2.28 m
Performance
Cruise
230 km/h
Max speed
260 km/h
Vne
290 km/h
Stall
80 km/h
Stall speed (clean)
90 km/h
Climb
6 m/s
Airframe
- Category
- LSA
- Wing
- Low wing
- Seats
- 2
- Variant
- NG5 Speed Wing
- First flight
- 2010
- Construction
- All-metal semi-monocoque
- Materials
- Aluminium stressed skin
- Propeller
- Duc or Woodcomp, often constant-speed
- Status
- in production
General
- Propeller
Composite ground-adjustable, typical Rotax installation
Estimated · Manufacturer brochure / published figures
- Fuel
MOGAS 95 / 100LL
Likely · Manufacturer brochure / published figures
- Best glide ratio
11:1
Estimated · Manufacturer brochure / published figures
Weights
- Empty weight
325 kg
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- Max takeoff weight
600 kg
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- Useful load
275 kg
Estimated · Manufacturer brochure / published figures
- Fuel capacity
120 L
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Powerplant
- Propeller
Composite ground-adjustable, typical Rotax installation
Estimated · Manufacturer brochure / published figures
- Fuel
MOGAS 95 / 100LL
Likely · Manufacturer brochure / published figures