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    Airshow coverage sponsor:

    Details:

    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-wingSport-Pilot Compliant Yes
    Status Current
    Categories
    PERFORMANCE:
    Max Speed (mph) 138Service Ceiling (ft) 10000
    Cruise Speed (mph) 125Rate of Climb (fpm) 650
    Stall Speed (mph) 48Takeoff Distance (ft) 1000
    Range (statute mi) 800Landing Distance (ft) 1000
    POWERPLANT:
    Engine HKS 700E
    Design Horsepower 60H.P. Low Range 50
    Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) 20H.P. High Range 120
    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
    Empty Weight (lb) 635Useful Load (lb) 315
    Gross Weight (lb) 950
    Wing Area (ft2) 68Length (ft) 17.5
    Wingspan (ft) 22.5Height (ft) 7.5
    DESIGN:
    Wing Design LowFolding Wings Yes
    No. of Seats 1Tandem No
    Cockpit Width (in) 24
    Landing Gear Tricycle, Tailwheel
    Materials Composite, Metal
    KIT AND PLANS:
    Kit Available YesQuick-build Available Yes
    Plans Available NoIncludes Engine No
    Beginner Build Time (hrs) 600Number Built & Flown 1
    Kit Cost ($US) $22,584Plans Cost ($US) $
    Build Cost Range $35,000 - $65,000
    COMMENTS:
    Complete Aircraft Builder Assistance available. Firewall forward packages available.