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G3 Heritage
Advanced Aero Components
Mittagong, NSW 2575
Australia
Phone: 855-999-1917
https://advanced-aero.com/
advancedaerocomponents@gmail.com
CATEGORY:
| Type | Fixed-wing | Sport-Pilot Compliant | No |
| Status | Current | ||
| Categories | |||
PERFORMANCE:
| Max Speed (mph) | 335 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 26000 |
| Cruise Speed (mph) | 283 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 2998 |
| Stall Speed (mph) | 64 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | |
| Range (statute mi) | 1480 | Landing Distance (ft) |
POWERPLANT:
| Engine | Lycoming IO-540 | ||
| Design Horsepower | 300 | H.P. Low Range | 300 |
| Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 68 | H.P. High Range | 320 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
| Empty Weight (lb) | 1515 | Useful Load (lb) | 775 |
| Gross Weight (lb) | 2500 | ||
| Wing Area (ft2) | 81.3 | Length (ft) | 21.6 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 25 | Height (ft) | 7.5 |
DESIGN:
| Wing Design | Low | Folding Wings | No |
| No. of Seats | 2 | Tandem | No |
| Cockpit Width (in) | 43 | ||
| Landing Gear | Tricycle | ||
| Materials | Composite | ||
KIT AND PLANS:
| Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | Yes |
| Plans Available | No | Includes Engine | No |
| Beginner Build Time (hrs) | Number Built & Flown | ||
| Kit Cost ($US) | $117,995 | Plans Cost ($US) | $ |
| Build Cost Range | $205,000 - $250,000 | ||
COMMENTS:
| The G2 is a carbon-fiber redesign of the Glasair III with improved features. Available with retractable gear only. |
