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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-wingSport-Pilot Compliant No
    Status No Longer Sold
    Categories
    PERFORMANCE:
    Max Speed (mph) 67Service Ceiling (ft) 12000
    Cruise Speed (mph) 50Rate of Climb (fpm) 500
    Stall Speed (mph) 20Takeoff Distance (ft) 100
    Range (statute mi)Landing Distance (ft) 150
    POWERPLANT:
    Engine Rotax 912S
    Design Horsepower 100H.P. Low Range 75
    Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) 10H.P. High Range 120
    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
    Empty Weight (lb) 498Useful Load (lb) 362
    Gross Weight (lb) 860
    Wing Area (ft2) 165Length (ft) 20
    Wingspan (ft) 32.5Height (ft) 8
    DESIGN:
    Wing Design HighFolding Wings No
    No. of Seats 2Tandem No
    Cockpit Width (in)
    Landing Gear Tricycle, Tailwheel
    Materials Fabric, Tube
    KIT AND PLANS:
    Kit Available YesQuick-build Available No
    Plans Available NoIncludes Engine No
    Beginner Build Time (hrs) 100Number Built & Flown 14
    Kit Cost ($US) $44,995Plans Cost ($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.