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    Challenger Special

    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
    PERFORMANCE:
    Max Speed (mph) 105Service Ceiling (ft) 14000
    Cruise Speed (mph) 90Rate of Climb (fpm) 1000
    Stall Speed (mph) 28Takeoff Distance (ft) 150
    Range (statute mi) 180Landing 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) 260Useful Load (lb) 260
    Gross Weight (lb) 520
    Wing Area (ft2) 120Length (ft) 18
    Wingspan (ft) 26Height (ft) 6
    DESIGN:
    Wing Design HighFolding Wings No
    No. of Seats 1Tandem No
    Cockpit Width (in) 24
    Landing Gear Tricycle
    Materials Fabric, Tube
    KIT AND PLANS:
    Kit Available YesQuick-build Available No
    Plans Available NoIncludes Engine No
    Beginner Build Time (hrs) 350Number Built & Flown 300
    Kit Cost ($US) $10,995Plans Cost ($US) $
    Build Cost Range $16,000 - $22,000
    COMMENTS:
    LSA Legal