CO₂ per hour by category of aircraft
Aircraft of the same kind burn a similar amount of fuel. Pick a category to compare its types, with fuel flow, CO₂ per hour and the cost to offset an hour.
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Aircraft categoryTrainers11 types, 44 to 88 kg of CO₂ an hour.
Aircraft categoryTouring aircraft8 types, 83 to 133 kg of CO₂ an hour.
Aircraft categoryHigh-performance aircraft9 types, 90 to 166 kg of CO₂ an hour.
Aircraft categoryMulti-engine aircraft7 types, 85 to 266 kg of CO₂ an hour.
Aircraft categoryBush and float planes6 types, 32 to 237 kg of CO₂ an hour.
Aircraft categoryVintage taildraggers8 types, 37 to 119 kg of CO₂ an hour.
Aircraft categoryAerobatic aircraft4 types, 56 to 151 kg of CO₂ an hour.
Aircraft categoryHelicopters4 types, 66 to 125 kg of CO₂ an hour.
The categories side by side
| Category | Types | CO₂ per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Trainers | 11 | 44 to 88 kg |
| Touring aircraft | 8 | 83 to 133 kg |
| High-performance aircraft | 9 | 90 to 166 kg |
| Multi-engine aircraft | 7 | 85 to 266 kg |
| Bush and float planes | 6 | 32 to 237 kg |
| Vintage taildraggers | 8 | 37 to 119 kg |
| Aerobatic aircraft | 4 | 56 to 151 kg |
| Helicopters | 4 | 66 to 125 kg |
A category needs at least three types to have a page. These are on the calculator hub:
- Utility aircraft: Cessna 206 Stationair, Piper PA-25 Pawnee
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