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SS2000
VSTOL Aircraft Corporation
8619 NW Brostrom Rd., Ste 100
Kansas City, MO 64152
United States
Phone: 239-218-5468
http://vstolaircraft.com
infonew@vstolaircraft.com
CATEGORY:
Type | Fixed-wing | Sport-Pilot Compliant | No |
Status | No Longer Sold |
Categories | |
PERFORMANCE:
Max Speed (mph) | 67 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 12000 |
Cruise Speed (mph) | 50 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 500 |
Stall Speed (mph) | 20 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 100 |
Range (statute mi) | | Landing Distance (ft) | 150 |
POWERPLANT:
Engine | Rotax 912S |
Design Horsepower | 100 | H.P. Low Range | 75 |
Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 10 | H.P. High Range | 120 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
Empty Weight (lb) | 498 | Useful Load (lb) | 362 |
Gross Weight (lb) | 860 |
Wing Area (ft2) | 165 | Length (ft) | 20 |
Wingspan (ft) | 32.5 | Height (ft) | 8 |
DESIGN:
Wing Design | High | Folding Wings | No |
No. of Seats | 2 | Tandem | No |
Cockpit Width (in) | |
Landing Gear | Tricycle, Tailwheel |
Materials | Fabric, Tube |
KIT AND PLANS:
Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | No |
Plans Available | No | Includes Engine | No |
Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 100 | Number Built & Flown | 14 |
Kit Cost ($US) | $44,995 | Plans Cost ($US) | $ |
Build Cost Range | $ - $ |
COMMENTS:
Kit cost includes engine. Super tough landing gear; forgiving flight characteristics. Formerly the Super Solution 2000. First flew in 1995; kits six weeks to ship. Video $20. |