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    Details:

    Lafayette 4S Revolution

    American Ghiles Aircraft Inc.
    NA
    NA, FL 32724
    United States

    Phone:

    http://www.aircraftkit.com
    contact@aircraftkit.com

    CATEGORY:
    Type Fixed-wingSport-Pilot Compliant No
    Status No Longer Sold
    Categories
    PERFORMANCE:
    Max Speed (mph) 199Service Ceiling (ft) 16100
    Cruise Speed (mph) 178Rate of Climb (fpm) 1181
    Stall Speed (mph) 51Takeoff Distance (ft) 502
    Range (statute mi) 1120Landing Distance (ft) 1150
    POWERPLANT:
    Engine Rotax 914
    Design Horsepower 115H.P. Low Range 100
    Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) 30H.P. High Range 115
    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
    Empty Weight (lb) 719Useful Load (lb) 934
    Gross Weight (lb) 1653
    Wing Area (ft2) 87.7Length (ft) 22.4
    Wingspan (ft) 28.4Height (ft) 6
    DESIGN:
    Wing Design LowFolding Wings No
    No. of Seats 4Tandem 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) 975Number Built & Flown 61
    Kit Cost ($US) $56,228Plans Cost ($US) $
    Build Cost Range $ - $
    COMMENTS:
    Not in business, 2004.