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