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VM-1 Esqual
Esqual North America, LLC
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CATEGORY:
| Type | Fixed-wing | Sport-Pilot Compliant | No |
| Status | No Longer Sold | ||
| Categories | |||
PERFORMANCE:
| Max Speed (mph) | 195 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 15000 |
| Cruise Speed (mph) | 175 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 1800 |
| Stall Speed (mph) | 43 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 350 |
| Range (statute mi) | 810 | Landing Distance (ft) | 350 |
POWERPLANT:
| Engine | Jabiru 3300 | ||
| Design Horsepower | 120 | H.P. Low Range | 100 |
| Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 25 | H.P. High Range | 120 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
| Empty Weight (lb) | 675 | Useful Load (lb) | 557 |
| Gross Weight (lb) | 1232 | ||
| Wing Area (ft2) | 100 | Length (ft) | 20 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 30.1 | Height (ft) | 6 |
DESIGN:
| Wing Design | Low | Folding Wings | No |
| No. of Seats | 2 | Tandem | No |
| Cockpit Width (in) | |||
| Landing Gear | Tricycle | ||
| Materials | Composite | ||
KIT AND PLANS:
| Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | No |
| Plans Available | No | Includes Engine | No |
| Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 250 | Number Built & Flown | 85 |
| Kit Cost ($US) | $39,000 | Plans Cost ($US) | $ |
| Build Cost Range | $ - $ | ||
COMMENTS:
| Company not active as of 6/2006. |
