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Lancair Legacy FGC-550
Lancair International LLC
KUVA | Garner Field Airport, 122 Howard Langford Dr
Uvalde, TX 78801
United States
Phone: 866-526-2247
http://www.lancair.com
info@lancair.com
CATEGORY:
Type | Fixed-wing | Sport-Pilot Compliant | No |
Status | No Longer Sold |
Categories | |
PERFORMANCE:
Max Speed (mph) | 250 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 18000 |
Cruise Speed (mph) | 240 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 2500 |
Stall Speed (mph) | 65 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 1500 |
Range (statute mi) | 1075 | Landing Distance (ft) | 900 |
POWERPLANT:
Engine | Continental IO-550 |
Design Horsepower | 310 | H.P. Low Range | 310 |
Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 65 | H.P. High Range | 310 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
Empty Weight (lb) | 1475 | Useful Load (lb) | 725 |
Gross Weight (lb) | 2200 |
Wing Area (ft2) | 82.5 | Length (ft) | 22 |
Wingspan (ft) | 25.5 | Height (ft) | 8 |
DESIGN:
Wing Design | Low | Folding Wings | No |
No. of Seats | 2 | Tandem | No |
Cockpit Width (in) | 43.5 |
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) | 1200 | Number Built & Flown | 2 |
Kit Cost ($US) | $79,900 | Plans Cost ($US) | $ |
Build Cost Range | $200,000 - $295,000 |
COMMENTS:
Quick build available. Available as a complete kit including new engine, prop, dual Garmin G3x panel and with G3x Autopilot. Everything except paint and labor for $244995 |