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    Lightning XS

    Arion Aircraft, LLC
    2842 Highway 231 N
    Shelbyville, TN 37160
    United States

    Phone: 931-680-1781

    http://www.flylightning.net
    info@flylightning.net

    CATEGORY:
    Type Fixed-wingSport-Pilot Compliant No
    Status Current
    Categories
    PERFORMANCE:
    Max Speed (mph) 195Service Ceiling (ft) 17000
    Cruise Speed (mph) 189Rate of Climb (fpm) 1800
    Stall Speed (mph) 58Takeoff Distance (ft) 800
    Range (statute mi) 900Landing Distance (ft) 800
    POWERPLANT:
    Engine Titan IOX340
    Design Horsepower 180H.P. Low Range 120
    Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) 40H.P. High Range 180
    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
    Empty Weight (lb) 1050Useful Load (lb) 700
    Gross Weight (lb) 1750
    Wing Area (ft2) 91Length (ft) 20.8
    Wingspan (ft) 27.2Height (ft) 8
    DESIGN:
    Wing Design LowFolding Wings No
    No. of Seats 2Tandem No
    Cockpit Width (in) 42
    Landing Gear Tricycle
    Materials Composite
    KIT AND PLANS:
    Kit Available YesQuick-build Available Yes
    Plans Available NoIncludes Engine No
    Beginner Build Time (hrs) 850Number Built & Flown 5
    Kit Cost ($US) $44,000Plans Cost ($US) $
    Build Cost Range $85,000 - $105,000
    COMMENTS:
    See our review.