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    Sherwood Ranger XP Aero

    The Light Aircraft Company Ltd. (TLAC)
    Hangar 4, Spring Airfield
    Fakenham, NR21 0JL
    United Kingdom

    Phone: +44 (0) 1328 878809

    http://www.g-tlac.com
    sales@g-tlac.com

    CATEGORY:
    Type Fixed-wingSport-Pilot Compliant Yes
    Status Current
    Categories
    PERFORMANCE:
    Max Speed (mph) 90Service Ceiling (ft) 12500
    Cruise Speed (mph) 70Rate of Climb (fpm) 900
    Stall Speed (mph) 40Takeoff Distance (ft) 328
    Range (statute mi) 200Landing Distance (ft) 328
    POWERPLANT:
    Engine Rotax 582
    Design Horsepower 100H.P. Low Range 65
    Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) 10.5H.P. High Range 100
    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
    Empty Weight (lb) 471Useful Load (lb) 569
    Gross Weight (lb) 1040
    Wing Area (ft2) 140Length (ft) 20
    Wingspan (ft) 23Height (ft) 7.3
    DESIGN:
    Wing Design BiplaneFolding Wings Yes
    No. of Seats 2Tandem Yes
    Cockpit Width (in) 24.5
    Landing Gear Tailwheel
    Materials
    KIT AND PLANS:
    Kit Available YesQuick-build Available Yes
    Plans Available NoIncludes Engine No
    Beginner Build Time (hrs) 800Number Built & Flown 2
    Kit Cost ($US) $24,000Plans Cost ($US) $
    Build Cost Range $40,000 - $60,000
    COMMENTS:
    A classic British 2-seat open cockpit biplane evocative of the Tiger Moth and originally designed by Russ Light. The design brings back the thrill of seeat-of-the-pants flying and is available in 2 varients, the ST and the clip wing XP.