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    GT 500

    Quicksilver Manufacturing Inc.
    42214 Sarah Way
    Temecula, CA 92590
    United States

    Phone: 951-506-0061

    http://www.quicksilveraircraft.com
    sales@qsair.com

    CATEGORY:
    Type Fixed-wingSport-Pilot Compliant Yes
    Status Current
    Categories Pusher
    PERFORMANCE:
    Max Speed (mph) 97Service Ceiling (ft) 12000
    Cruise Speed (mph) 83Rate of Climb (fpm) 655
    Stall Speed (mph) 42Takeoff Distance (ft) 244
    Range (statute mi) 320Landing Distance (ft) 390
    POWERPLANT:
    Engine Rotax 912UL
    Design Horsepower 80H.P. Low Range 65
    Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) 16H.P. High Range 100
    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
    Empty Weight (lb) 638Useful Load (lb) 462
    Gross Weight (lb) 1100
    Wing Area (ft2) 155Length (ft) 20.4
    Wingspan (ft) 30Height (ft) 6.5
    DESIGN:
    Wing Design HighFolding Wings No
    No. of Seats 2Tandem Yes
    Cockpit Width (in) 30
    Landing Gear Tricycle
    Materials Fabric
    KIT AND PLANS:
    Kit Available YesQuick-build Available No
    Plans Available NoIncludes Engine Yes
    Beginner Build Time (hrs) 185Number Built & Flown 457
    Kit Cost ($US) $49,990Plans Cost ($US) $
    Build Cost Range $39,400 - $54,700
    COMMENTS:
    LSA Legal. 4 versions: QS-Flier and QS-Marauder with 582 engine. QS-Intruder with 912UL and 912ULS