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    Mk 26 Spitfire (80% or 90% Scale)

    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-wingSport-Pilot Compliant No
    Status No Longer Sold
    Categories Replica
    PERFORMANCE:
    Max Speed (mph) 220Service Ceiling (ft) 18000
    Cruise Speed (mph) 180Rate of Climb (fpm) 2400
    Stall Speed (mph) 48Takeoff Distance (ft) 720
    Range (statute mi) 830Landing Distance (ft) 1400
    POWERPLANT:
    Engine Jabiru 3300
    Design Horsepower 180H.P. Low Range 180
    Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) 30H.P. High Range 240
    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
    Empty Weight (lb) 1014Useful Load (lb) 639
    Gross Weight (lb) 1653
    Wing Area (ft2) 122Length (ft) 24
    Wingspan (ft) 27.8Height (ft) 7
    DESIGN:
    Wing Design LowFolding Wings No
    No. of Seats 2Tandem Yes
    Cockpit Width (in)
    Landing Gear Tailwheel
    Materials Metal
    KIT AND PLANS:
    Kit Available YesQuick-build Available No
    Plans Available NoIncludes Engine No
    Beginner Build Time (hrs) 1200Number Built & Flown 22
    Kit Cost ($US) $89,500Plans Cost ($US) $
    Build Cost Range $130,000 - $145,000
    COMMENTS:
    Kit is 3/4-scale, with an electric retractable main gear. Approved by PFA UK for building. All aluminum, 2-seat aerobatic. V.6 GM 230 hp engine may be used. Kit price is for complete airframe.