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    Challenger II

    Quad City Aircraft
    232 38th St.
    Moline, IL 61265
    United States

    Phone: 309-764-3515

    http://www.qcaircraft.com
    rusty@qcaircraft.com

    CATEGORY:
    Type Fixed-wingSport-Pilot Compliant Yes
    Status Current
    Categories Pusher
    PERFORMANCE:
    Max Speed (mph) 90Service Ceiling (ft) 12500
    Cruise Speed (mph) 75Rate of Climb (fpm) 700
    Stall Speed (mph) 30Takeoff Distance (ft) 200
    Range (statute mi) 210Landing Distance (ft) 200
    POWERPLANT:
    Engine Rotax 447
    Design Horsepower 42H.P. Low Range 42
    Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) 5H.P. High Range 52
    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
    Empty Weight (lb) 300Useful Load (lb) 500
    Gross Weight (lb) 800
    Wing Area (ft2) 173Length (ft) 20
    Wingspan (ft) 31.5Height (ft) 6
    DESIGN:
    Wing Design HighFolding Wings No
    No. of Seats 2Tandem Yes
    Cockpit Width (in) 30
    Landing Gear Tricycle
    Materials Fabric, Tube
    KIT AND PLANS:
    Kit Available YesQuick-build Available Yes
    Plans Available NoIncludes Engine No
    Beginner Build Time (hrs) 350Number Built & Flown 2000
    Kit Cost ($US) $11,995Plans Cost ($US) $
    Build Cost Range $16,000 - $23,000
    COMMENTS:
    LSA Legal