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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-wing | Sport-Pilot Compliant | Yes |
Status | Current |
Categories | |
PERFORMANCE:
Max Speed (mph) | 90 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 12500 |
Cruise Speed (mph) | 70 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 900 |
Stall Speed (mph) | 40 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 328 |
Range (statute mi) | 200 | Landing Distance (ft) | 328 |
POWERPLANT:
Engine | Rotax 582 |
Design Horsepower | 100 | H.P. Low Range | 65 |
Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 10.5 | H.P. High Range | 100 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
Empty Weight (lb) | 471 | Useful Load (lb) | 569 |
Gross Weight (lb) | 1040 |
Wing Area (ft2) | 140 | Length (ft) | 20 |
Wingspan (ft) | 23 | Height (ft) | 7.3 |
DESIGN:
Wing Design | Biplane | Folding Wings | Yes |
No. of Seats | 2 | Tandem | Yes |
Cockpit Width (in) | 24.5 |
Landing Gear | Tailwheel |
Materials | |
KIT AND PLANS:
Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | Yes |
Plans Available | No | Includes Engine | No |
Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 800 | Number Built & Flown | 2 |
Kit Cost ($US) | $24,000 | Plans Cost ($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. |