Roland Me 109 Replica

The Roland Me 109 Replica is a German ultralight and light-sport aircraft, under development by Roland Aircraft of Mendig. The aircraft is an 83% replica of the Second World War Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-6 fighter aircraft and will be supplied as a kit for amateur construction or as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft.

Design and development
The aircraft was designed to comply with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight rules and US light-sport aircraft rules. Like the aircraft it replicates, it features a cantilever low-wing, a two-seats-in-tandem enclosed cockpit under a framed canopy, retractable conventional landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration.

The aircraft is predominantly made from aluminum sheet. Its 8.13 m span wing has an area of 17.5 m2 and mounts flaps. The standard engine intended is the 100 hp Rotax 912ULS, although consideration is being given to using a 180 hp four-stroke powerplant as well.

The plan is to produce the Me 109 Replica under sub-contract in the Czech Republic.