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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-wingSport-Pilot Compliant No
    Status Current
    Categories Aerobatic, Racing
    PERFORMANCE:
    Max Speed (mph) 255Service Ceiling (ft) 14500
    Cruise Speed (mph) 232Rate of Climb (fpm) 3500
    Stall Speed (mph) 55Takeoff Distance (ft) 550
    Range (statute mi) 750Landing Distance (ft) 600
    POWERPLANT:
    Engine Lycoming AEIO-540
    Design Horsepower 300H.P. Low Range 260
    Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) 60H.P. High Range 360
    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
    Empty Weight (lb) 1300Useful Load (lb) 850
    Gross Weight (lb) 2150
    Wing Area (ft2) 102Length (ft) 21.4
    Wingspan (ft) 24Height (ft) 6
    DESIGN:
    Wing Design LowFolding Wings No
    No. of Seats 2Tandem Yes
    Cockpit Width (in) 28
    Landing Gear Tailwheel
    Materials Composite
    KIT AND PLANS:
    Kit Available YesQuick-build Available Yes
    Plans Available NoIncludes Engine No
    Beginner Build Time (hrs)Number Built & Flown 23
    Kit Cost ($US) $245,000Plans Cost ($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.