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Mark 26B Spitfire
Supermarine Aircraft LLC
Hangar 7, 365 FM 2807
Cisco, TX 76437
United States
Phone: 254-442-1800
http://www.supermarineaircraft.com
spitfire@supermarineaircraft.com
CATEGORY:
| Type | Fixed-wing | Sport-Pilot Compliant | No |
| Status | Current | ||
| Categories | Replica | ||
PERFORMANCE:
| Max Speed (mph) | 253 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 18000 |
| Cruise Speed (mph) | 187 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 3500 |
| Stall Speed (mph) | 51 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 680 |
| Range (statute mi) | 570 | Landing Distance (ft) | 1460 |
POWERPLANT:
| Engine | GM LS2 V-8 | ||
| Design Horsepower | 450 | H.P. Low Range | 250 |
| Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 39.5 | H.P. High Range | 430 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
| Empty Weight (lb) | 1600 | Useful Load (lb) | 385 |
| Gross Weight (lb) | 1985 | ||
| Wing Area (ft2) | 122 | Length (ft) | 26.5 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 27.5 | Height (ft) |
DESIGN:
| Wing Design | Low | Folding Wings | No |
| No. of Seats | 2 | Tandem | Yes |
| Cockpit Width (in) | 33 | ||
| Landing Gear | Tailwheel | ||
| Materials | Metal | ||
KIT AND PLANS:
| Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | No |
| Plans Available | No | Includes Engine | No |
| Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 1100 | Number Built & Flown | 92 |
| Kit Cost ($US) | $175,000 | Plans Cost ($US) | $ |
| Build Cost Range | $230,000 - $260,000 | ||
