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Hornet
Higher Class Aviation
2450 Monecito Rd.
Ramona, CA 92065
United States
Phone:
CATEGORY:
| Type | Fixed-wing | Sport-Pilot Compliant | Yes |
| Status | No Longer Sold | ||
| Categories | |||
PERFORMANCE:
| Max Speed (mph) | 115 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 12000 |
| Cruise Speed (mph) | 109 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 1200 |
| Stall Speed (mph) | 40 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 400 |
| Range (statute mi) | 520 | Landing Distance (ft) | 250 |
POWERPLANT:
| Engine | Rotax 912S | ||
| Design Horsepower | 100 | H.P. Low Range | 52 |
| Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 18 | H.P. High Range | 100 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
| Empty Weight (lb) | 680 | Useful Load (lb) | 640 |
| Gross Weight (lb) | 1320 | ||
| Wing Area (ft2) | 150 | Length (ft) | 21 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 30 | Height (ft) | 6 |
DESIGN:
| Wing Design | High | Folding Wings | No |
| No. of Seats | 2 | Tandem | Yes |
| Cockpit Width (in) | 30 | ||
| Landing Gear | Tricycle | ||
| Materials | Fabric, Tube | ||
KIT AND PLANS:
| Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | Yes |
| Plans Available | No | Includes Engine | No |
| Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 400 | Number Built & Flown | 58 |
| Kit Cost ($US) | $22,000 | Plans Cost ($US) | $ |
| Build Cost Range | $32,000 - $52,000 | ||
COMMENTS:
| LSA Legal |
