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    Velocity SE-FG

    Velocity, Inc.
    200 W. Airport Drive
    Sebastian, FL 32958
    United States

    Phone: 772-589-1860

    http://www.velocityaircraft.com
    info@velocityaircraft.com

    CATEGORY:
    Type Fixed-wingSport-Pilot Compliant No
    Status Current
    Categories Pusher
    PERFORMANCE:
    Max Speed (mph) 240Service Ceiling (ft) 17500
    Cruise Speed (mph) 190Rate of Climb (fpm) 1500
    Stall Speed (mph) 70Takeoff Distance (ft) 1200
    Range (statute mi) 850Landing Distance (ft) 1000
    POWERPLANT:
    Engine Lycoming IO-360
    Design Horsepower 200H.P. Low Range 180
    Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) 65H.P. High Range 240
    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
    Empty Weight (lb) 1300Useful Load (lb) 1000
    Gross Weight (lb) 2300
    Wing Area (ft2) 121.8Length (ft) 19
    Wingspan (ft) 29Height (ft) 7
    DESIGN:
    Wing Design CanardFolding Wings No
    No. of Seats 4Tandem No
    Cockpit Width (in) 44
    Landing Gear Tricycle
    Materials Composite
    KIT AND PLANS:
    Kit Available YesQuick-build Available Yes
    Plans Available NoIncludes Engine No
    Beginner Build Time (hrs) 1600Number Built & Flown 250
    Kit Cost ($US) $40,000Plans Cost ($US) $
    Build Cost Range $100,000 - $140,000
    COMMENTS:
    This plane's aerodynamic stability is one of its strongest assets. Featuring easy-entry dual gull-wing doors, this model accommodates 160 to 215 HP powerplants to cruise from 145-187 kt.