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Bearhawk Companion
Bearhawk Aircraft
PO Box 9018
Austin, TX 78766
United States
Phone: 866-528-4776
http://www.bearhawkaircraft.com
info@bearhawkaircraft.com
CATEGORY:
| Type | Fixed-wing | Sport-Pilot Compliant | No |
| Status | Current | ||
| Categories | |||
PERFORMANCE:
| Max Speed (mph) | 175 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 18000 |
| Cruise Speed (mph) | 150 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 1400 |
| Stall Speed (mph) | 38 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 200 |
| Range (statute mi) | 900 | Landing Distance (ft) | 300 |
POWERPLANT:
| Engine | Lycoming O-360 | ||
| Design Horsepower | 200 | H.P. Low Range | 180 |
| Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 55 | H.P. High Range | 210 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
| Empty Weight (lb) | 1200 | Useful Load (lb) | 1000 |
| Gross Weight (lb) | 2200 | ||
| Wing Area (ft2) | 186 | Length (ft) | |
| Wingspan (ft) | 33 | Height (ft) |
DESIGN:
| Wing Design | High | Folding Wings | No |
| No. of Seats | 2 | Tandem | No |
| Cockpit Width (in) | 43 | ||
| Landing Gear | Tailwheel | ||
| Materials | Fabric, Metal, Tubing | ||
KIT AND PLANS:
| Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | No |
| Plans Available | Yes | Includes Engine | No |
| Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 1000 | Number Built & Flown | |
| Kit Cost ($US) | $49,000 | Plans Cost ($US) | $330 |
| Build Cost Range | $80,000 - $100,000 | ||
COMMENTS:
| New Bearhawk Companion is a development of a modified 4 place Bearhawk fuselage and Patrol wings to offer builders a rugged two seat side by side seating airplane. |
