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Veloce 400
Veloce Planes
5377 39th Ave SE
Tappen, North Dakota 58487
United States
Phone: 773-620-9500
http://veloceplanes.com/
jamie@veloceplanes.com
CATEGORY:
Type | Fixed-wing | Sport-Pilot Compliant | No |
Status | Current | ||
Categories |
PERFORMANCE:
Max Speed (mph) | 250 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 25000 |
Cruise Speed (mph) | 230 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 1200 |
Stall Speed (mph) | 70 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 1100 |
Range (statute mi) | 1258 | Landing Distance (ft) | 1500 |
POWERPLANT:
Engine | Lycoming TIO-540 | ||
Design Horsepower | 270 | H.P. Low Range | 150 |
Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 58 | H.P. High Range | 270 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
Empty Weight (lb) | 1480 | Useful Load (lb) | 1286 |
Gross Weight (lb) | 2766 | ||
Wing Area (ft2) | 140 | Length (ft) | 24.5 |
Wingspan (ft) | 29.1 | Height (ft) | 7.25 |
DESIGN:
Wing Design | Low | Folding Wings | No |
No. of Seats | 4 | Tandem | No |
Cockpit Width (in) | 48 | ||
Landing Gear | Tricycle | ||
Materials | Composite |
KIT AND PLANS:
Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | Yes |
Plans Available | No | Includes Engine | No |
Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 800 | Number Built & Flown | 107 |
Kit Cost ($US) | $38,000 | Plans Cost ($US) | $ |
Build Cost Range | $120,000 - $200,000 |
COMMENTS:
Ultra Fast build kits available - completed flying plane for $197k. With Aeromomentum 260 HP turbo engine, all in 120k your cost plus your build time. for $30k more - get certified engine and prop with similar specs. for $80k more get Certified Diesel Engine and prop. Many options including factory build. |