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Sport Racer
Blanton, D. L.
14 Hawthorne Rd.
Valley Center, KS 67147
United States
Phone: 316-755-0659
CATEGORY:
Type | Fixed-wing | Sport-Pilot Compliant | No |
Status | Current | ||
Categories |
PERFORMANCE:
Max Speed (mph) | 200 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 18000 |
Cruise Speed (mph) | 175 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 900 |
Stall Speed (mph) | 62 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 1600 |
Range (statute mi) | 470 | Landing Distance (ft) | 1800 |
POWERPLANT:
Engine | Ford 230 V-6 | ||
Design Horsepower | 200 | H.P. Low Range | 150 |
Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 30 | H.P. High Range | 260 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
Empty Weight (lb) | 1175 | Useful Load (lb) | 650 |
Gross Weight (lb) | 1825 | ||
Wing Area (ft2) | 81 | Length (ft) | 21 |
Wingspan (ft) | 22 | Height (ft) | 6 |
DESIGN:
Wing Design | Mid | Folding Wings | No |
No. of Seats | 2 | Tandem | Yes |
Cockpit Width (in) | 26 | ||
Landing Gear | Tailwheel | ||
Materials | Fabric, Wood, Tube |
KIT AND PLANS:
Kit Available | No | Quick-build Available | No |
Plans Available | Yes | Includes Engine | No |
Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 1500 | Number Built & Flown | 9 |
Kit Cost ($US) | $ | Plans Cost ($US) | $300 |
Build Cost Range | $25,000 - $35,000 |