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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 | ||
