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MXS and MX2
MX Aircraft Co.
3 Mustang Road
Jandakot, Western Australia 6164
Australia
Phone: +61 8 9414 7770
http://www.mxaircraft.com
jack@mxaircraft.com
CATEGORY:
Type | Fixed-wing | Sport-Pilot Compliant | No |
Status | Current | ||
Categories | Aerobatic, Racing |
PERFORMANCE:
Max Speed (mph) | 255 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 14500 |
Cruise Speed (mph) | 232 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 3500 |
Stall Speed (mph) | 55 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 550 |
Range (statute mi) | 750 | Landing Distance (ft) | 600 |
POWERPLANT:
Engine | Lycoming AEIO-540 | ||
Design Horsepower | 300 | H.P. Low Range | 260 |
Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 60 | H.P. High Range | 360 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
Empty Weight (lb) | 1300 | Useful Load (lb) | 850 |
Gross Weight (lb) | 2150 | ||
Wing Area (ft2) | 102 | Length (ft) | 21.4 |
Wingspan (ft) | 24 | Height (ft) | 6 |
DESIGN:
Wing Design | Low | Folding Wings | No |
No. of Seats | 2 | Tandem | Yes |
Cockpit Width (in) | 28 | ||
Landing Gear | Tailwheel | ||
Materials | Composite |
KIT AND PLANS:
Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | Yes |
Plans Available | No | Includes Engine | No |
Beginner Build Time (hrs) | Number Built & Flown | 23 | |
Kit Cost ($US) | $245,000 | Plans Cost ($US) | $ |
Build Cost Range | $375,000 - $465,000 |
COMMENTS:
The MXS (single-seat) and the MX2 (two-seat, $195k) are unlimited aerobatic and racing aircraft.They make good, fast comfortable cruisers with over 750 nm range at 200 kt cruise speed. Aircraft can be purchased as a kit or with factory completion assistance.All carbon fiber parts are already assembled. No gluing or baking of carbon fiber part is to be expected. Minimum cosmetic finishing of carbon fiber/body work should be expected. US made. Current FAI World Aerobatic Free Style Champion for the last 3 years. IAC US National Champion aircraft for the last 6 years and 7 total Free Style Champion under Rob Holland. Due to the aircraft utilization design, all the Carbon Fiber parts in the Kit will be received already built and closed. Other than final cosmetics, no Carbon Fiber work or fabrication is needed. |