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BD-18
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 | No |
Status | Under Development | ||
Categories |
PERFORMANCE:
Max Speed (mph) | 190 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 19000 |
Cruise Speed (mph) | 180 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 1350 |
Stall Speed (mph) | 56 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 500 |
Range (statute mi) | 1040 | Landing Distance (ft) | 450 |
POWERPLANT:
Engine | Lycoming O-360 | ||
Design Horsepower | 180 | H.P. Low Range | 180 |
Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 44 | H.P. High Range | 180 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
Empty Weight (lb) | 720 | Useful Load (lb) | 480 |
Gross Weight (lb) | 1200 | ||
Wing Area (ft2) | 89 | Length (ft) | 19.5 |
Wingspan (ft) | 25 | Height (ft) | 7 |
DESIGN:
Wing Design | Low | Folding Wings | Yes |
No. of Seats | 2 | Tandem | No |
Cockpit Width (in) | |||
Landing Gear | Tricycle | ||
Materials | Metal |
KIT AND PLANS:
Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | No |
Plans Available | Yes | Includes Engine | No |
Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 650 | Number Built & Flown | 1 |
Kit Cost ($US) | $26,250 | Plans Cost ($US) | $490 |
Build Cost Range | $24,000 - $70,000 |