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Velocity TXL-RG-5
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-wing | Sport-Pilot Compliant | No |
| Status | Current | ||
| Categories | Pusher | ||
PERFORMANCE:
| Max Speed (mph) | 290 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 28000 |
| Cruise Speed (mph) | 288 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 2000 |
| Stall Speed (mph) | 72 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 1300 |
| Range (statute mi) | 1320 | Landing Distance (ft) | 1600 |
POWERPLANT:
| Engine | Continental TSIO-550 | ||
| Design Horsepower | 310 | H.P. Low Range | 260 |
| Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 92 | H.P. High Range | 310 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
| Empty Weight (lb) | 1700 | Useful Load (lb) | 1200 |
| Gross Weight (lb) | 2900 | ||
| Wing Area (ft2) | 145 | Length (ft) | 20 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 31 | Height (ft) | 8 |
DESIGN:
| Wing Design | Canard | Folding Wings | No |
| No. of Seats | 4 | Tandem | No |
| Cockpit Width (in) | 50 | ||
| 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) | 1800 | Number Built & Flown | 18 |
| Kit Cost ($US) | $53,000 | Plans Cost ($US) | $ |
| Build Cost Range | $175,000 - $250,000 | ||
