Take Off GmbH
| Company type | GmbH |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aerospace |
| Headquarters | Hamm , Germany |
| Products | Ultralight aircraft, aircraft engines, ground effect vehicles, airboats, propeller-equipped snowmobiles |
Company Overview
Take Off Ultraleichtflug GmbH (translated as Take Off Ultralight Aircraft Limited) is a German aerospace manufacturer situated in Hamm. It should not be mistaken for Take Off GmbH (Black Forest). This enterprise focuses on the engineering and production of ultralight aircraft, offering them as complete, ready-to-operate models. Additionally, the firm develops aircraft propulsion systems derived from BMW motorcycle engines.
Product Development
The company's initial notable model, the Minimum, is a powered hang glider that debuted in 1979. A decade later, in 1989, they introduced the Maximum, an ultralight trike design. Following that, the Merlin line of trikes was launched in 1994.
Engine Manufacturing
Take Off Ultraleichtflug GmbH also produces aircraft engines based on BMW motorcycle powerplants. Noteworthy examples include the 98 hp (73 kW) TBM 11 and the 115 hp (86 kW) TBM 12 models.
Additional Products
Beyond aircraft and engines, the company manufactures various other vehicles such as ground effect vehicles, airboats, and propeller-equipped snowmobiles.
Aircraft
Overview of aircraft produced by Take Off: