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BD-17L
Bede Aero Southeast
3131 Jet Center Terrace
Fort Pierce, FL 34946
United States
Phone: 772-801-9446
https://www.jimbede.com
sales@bedeaero.com
CATEGORY:
Type | Fixed-wing | Sport-Pilot Compliant | Yes |
Status | Current | ||
Categories |
PERFORMANCE:
Max Speed (mph) | 138 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 10000 |
Cruise Speed (mph) | 125 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 650 |
Stall Speed (mph) | 48 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 1000 |
Range (statute mi) | 800 | Landing Distance (ft) | 1000 |
POWERPLANT:
Engine | HKS 700E | ||
Design Horsepower | 60 | H.P. Low Range | 50 |
Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 20 | H.P. High Range | 120 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
Empty Weight (lb) | 635 | Useful Load (lb) | 315 |
Gross Weight (lb) | 950 | ||
Wing Area (ft2) | 68 | Length (ft) | 17.5 |
Wingspan (ft) | 22.5 | Height (ft) | 7.5 |
DESIGN:
Wing Design | Low | Folding Wings | Yes |
No. of Seats | 1 | Tandem | No |
Cockpit Width (in) | 24 | ||
Landing Gear | Tricycle, Tailwheel | ||
Materials | Composite, Metal |
KIT AND PLANS:
Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | Yes |
Plans Available | No | Includes Engine | No |
Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 600 | Number Built & Flown | 1 |
Kit Cost ($US) | $22,584 | Plans Cost ($US) | $ |
Build Cost Range | $35,000 - $65,000 |
COMMENTS:
Complete Aircraft Builder Assistance available. Firewall forward packages available. |