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    Details:

    Cygnet SF-2A

    Viking Aircraft
    P. O. Box 646
    Elkhorn, WI 53121
    United States

    Phone: 262-949-3247

    http://www.vikingaircraft.com
    viking02@charter.net

    CATEGORY:
    Type Fixed-wingSport-Pilot Compliant Yes
    Status Current
    Categories
    PERFORMANCE:
    Max Speed (mph) 110Service Ceiling (ft) 12000
    Cruise Speed (mph) 100Rate of Climb (fpm) 580
    Stall Speed (mph) 48Takeoff Distance (ft) 700
    Range (statute mi) 330Landing Distance (ft) 700
    POWERPLANT:
    Engine VW 1835cc
    Design Horsepower 65H.P. Low Range 60
    Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) 15H.P. High Range 82
    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
    Empty Weight (lb) 585Useful Load (lb) 515
    Gross Weight (lb) 1100
    Wing Area (ft2) 125Length (ft) 19
    Wingspan (ft) 30Height (ft) 6
    DESIGN:
    Wing Design MidFolding Wings Yes
    No. of Seats 2Tandem No
    Cockpit Width (in) 38
    Landing Gear Tailwheel
    Materials Fabric, Wood, Tubing
    KIT AND PLANS:
    Kit Available NoQuick-build Available No
    Plans Available YesIncludes Engine No
    Beginner Build Time (hrs) 1700Number Built & Flown 100
    Kit Cost ($US) $Plans Cost ($US) $200
    Build Cost Range $18,000 - $22,000
    COMMENTS:
    Specifications are based on the Volkswagen Aircraft Engine. Jabiru Aircraft Engine is currently on the prototype Cygnet aircraft and is working very well. Call Viking Aircraft LLC with your engine of choice questions. Included with the plans is a folding wing preliminary drawing.