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E-Racer MK-I
Shirl Dickey Enterprises
NA
, AZ 85320
United States
Phone:
CATEGORY:
| Type | Fixed-wing | Sport-Pilot Compliant | No |
| Status | No Longer Sold | ||
| Categories | |||
PERFORMANCE:
| Max Speed (mph) | 240 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 25000 |
| Cruise Speed (mph) | 220 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 2500 |
| Stall Speed (mph) | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 1200 | |
| Range (statute mi) | 1150 | Landing Distance (ft) | 1500 |
POWERPLANT:
| Engine | Buick V-8 | ||
| Design Horsepower | 240 | H.P. Low Range | 160 |
| Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 46 | H.P. High Range | 250 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
| Empty Weight (lb) | 1000 | Useful Load (lb) | 800 |
| Gross Weight (lb) | 1800 | ||
| Wing Area (ft2) | 94 | Length (ft) | 17 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 26.2 | Height (ft) | 8 |
DESIGN:
| Wing Design | Canard | Folding Wings | No |
| No. of Seats | 2 | Tandem | No |
| Cockpit Width (in) | |||
| Landing Gear | Tricycle | ||
| Materials | Composite | ||
KIT AND PLANS:
| Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | No |
| Plans Available | Yes | Includes Engine | No |
| Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 2000 | Number Built & Flown | 10 |
| Kit Cost ($US) | $ | Plans Cost ($US) | $250 |
| Build Cost Range | $ - $ | ||
COMMENTS:
| Prefab wings and canard available. Mk-2 modification is for aircraft engine installation. King Racer conversion enlarges cockpit. All three options included in plans. Video $20. |
