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Culp’s Special
Culp's Specialties
P. O. Box 7542
Shreveport, LA 71137
United States
Phone: 318-222-0850
http://www.culpsspecialties.com
culpspecial@yahoo.com
CATEGORY:
Type | Fixed-wing | Sport-Pilot Compliant | No |
Status | Current | ||
Categories | Aerobatic |
PERFORMANCE:
Max Speed (mph) | 240 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 12000 |
Cruise Speed (mph) | 170 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 4500 |
Stall Speed (mph) | 72 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 300 |
Range (statute mi) | 561 | Landing Distance (ft) | 800 |
POWERPLANT:
Engine | Vedeneyev M-14P | ||
Design Horsepower | 360 | H.P. Low Range | 360 |
Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 50 | H.P. High Range | 400 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
Empty Weight (lb) | 1520 | Useful Load (lb) | 780 |
Gross Weight (lb) | 2300 | ||
Wing Area (ft2) | 161 | Length (ft) | 21 |
Wingspan (ft) | 24 | Height (ft) | 8 |
DESIGN:
Wing Design | Biplane | Folding Wings | No |
No. of Seats | 2 | Tandem | No |
Cockpit Width (in) | 32 | ||
Landing Gear | Tailwheel | ||
Materials |
KIT AND PLANS:
Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | Yes |
Plans Available | Yes | Includes Engine | No |
Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 3500 | Number Built & Flown | 19 |
Kit Cost ($US) | $56,000 | Plans Cost ($US) | $280 |
Build Cost Range | $70,000 - $250,000 |
COMMENTS:
Reminiscent of 1930's biplanes and similar to the Laird, this new kitplane was designed especially for aerobatics; +/-10G's. The M-14 P is a radial. Will carry a wing rider. Plans, $280; video, $15; two-month delivery date on kit. |