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    LM-1X (75% J-3)

    Light Miniature Aircraft
    P. O. Box 744
    Wagener, SC 29164
    United States

    Phone: 803-564-9771

    http://www.lightminiatureaircraft.com
    fmtiger@pbtcomm.net

    CATEGORY:
    Type Fixed-wingSport-Pilot Compliant Yes
    Status No Longer Sold
    Categories Replica
    PERFORMANCE:
    Max Speed (mph) 75Service Ceiling (ft)
    Cruise Speed (mph) 65Rate of Climb (fpm) 550
    Stall Speed (mph) 26Takeoff Distance (ft) 100
    Range (statute mi) 125Landing Distance (ft) 300
    POWERPLANT:
    Engine Rotax 447
    Design Horsepower 40H.P. Low Range 35
    Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) 5H.P. High Range 52
    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
    Empty Weight (lb) 300Useful Load (lb) 300
    Gross Weight (lb) 600
    Wing Area (ft2) 120Length (ft) 18
    Wingspan (ft) 30Height (ft) 6
    DESIGN:
    Wing Design HighFolding Wings No
    No. of Seats 1Tandem No
    Cockpit Width (in) 27
    Landing Gear Tailwheel
    Materials Fabric, Tube
    KIT AND PLANS:
    Kit Available YesQuick-build Available No
    Plans Available YesIncludes Engine No
    Beginner Build Time (hrs) 300Number Built & Flown 65
    Kit Cost ($US) $9,250Plans Cost ($US) $355
    Build Cost Range $8,000 - $10,000
    COMMENTS:
    LMA kits are replicas of classic light planes of the 1940s. Component kits available: Landng Gear $1650, Controls & Hardware $2450; Fabric $850. Plans $175.