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    FK 14-B Polaris

    Leichtflugzeuge, B & F GmbH - FK-Lightplanes

    Anton Dengler StraBe 8, D-67346
    Germany

    Phone: +49-6232-720 76

    http://www.fk-lightplanes.com
    info@fk-leichtflugzeuge.de

    CATEGORY:
    Type Fixed-wingSport-Pilot Compliant No
    Status No Longer Sold
    Categories
    PERFORMANCE:
    Max Speed (mph) 170Service Ceiling (ft) 15000
    Cruise Speed (mph) 155Rate of Climb (fpm) 1400
    Stall Speed (mph) 42Takeoff Distance (ft) 330
    Range (statute mi) 290Landing Distance (ft) 450
    POWERPLANT:
    Engine Rotax 912
    Design Horsepower 80H.P. Low Range 80
    Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) 18H.P. High Range 120
    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
    Empty Weight (lb) 550Useful Load (lb) 550
    Gross Weight (lb) 1100
    Wing Area (ft2) 104Length (ft) 19
    Wingspan (ft) 30Height (ft) 7
    DESIGN:
    Wing Design LowFolding Wings No
    No. of Seats 2Tandem No
    Cockpit Width (in)
    Landing Gear Tricycle
    Materials Composite
    KIT AND PLANS:
    Kit Available YesQuick-build Available No
    Plans Available NoIncludes Engine No
    Beginner Build Time (hrs) 250Number Built & Flown 38
    Kit Cost ($US) $25,000Plans Cost ($US) $
    Build Cost Range $ - $
    COMMENTS:
    New low-wing, trigear. Ready to Fly cost: $63,800 US.