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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. |