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    Details:

    Magnum

    Avid Aircraft
    PO Box 10
    Unionville, IA 52594
    United States

    Phone:

    https://avidkitplanes.com/
    mmendick@avidkitplanes.com

    CATEGORY:
    Type Fixed-wingSport-Pilot Compliant No
    Status No Longer Sold
    Categories
    PERFORMANCE:
    Max Speed (mph) 155Service Ceiling (ft) 17000
    Cruise Speed (mph) 130Rate of Climb (fpm) 1800
    Stall Speed (mph) 40Takeoff Distance (ft) 150
    Range (statute mi) 520Landing Distance (ft) 200
    POWERPLANT:
    Engine Lycoming O-320
    Design Horsepower 160H.P. Low Range 150
    Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) 28H.P. High Range 180
    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
    Empty Weight (lb) 950Useful Load (lb) 800
    Gross Weight (lb) 1750
    Wing Area (ft2) 140.3Length (ft) 21
    Wingspan (ft) 32Height (ft) 6
    DESIGN:
    Wing Design HighFolding Wings No
    No. of Seats 3Tandem No
    Cockpit Width (in)
    Landing Gear Tricycle, Tailwheel
    Materials Fabric, Tube
    KIT AND PLANS:
    Kit Available YesQuick-build Available No
    Plans Available NoIncludes Engine No
    Beginner Build Time (hrs) 750Number Built & Flown 100
    Kit Cost ($US) $26,990Plans Cost ($US) $
    Build Cost Range $ - $
    COMMENTS:
    Avid Aircraft is out of business. This tubing and fabric design is the fastest of the Avid group. The design supports many paint schemes. Wings fold. Spring gear standard. Kits available to ship. Video, $15.