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Whisper X 350 Gen II
Whisper Aircraft
Hangar D5, Mossel Bay Airport, 69 Rooikat St
Mossel Bay, WC 6506
South Africa
Phone: +27 83 409 4814
http://www.whisperaircraft.com
sales@whisperaircraft.com
CATEGORY:
| Type | Fixed-wing | Sport-Pilot Compliant | No |
| Status | Current |
| Categories | |
PERFORMANCE:
| Max Speed (mph) | 196 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 20500 |
| Cruise Speed (mph) | 196 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 1540 |
| Stall Speed (mph) | 60 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 656 |
| Range (statute mi) | 1180 | Landing Distance (ft) | 509 |
POWERPLANT:
| Engine | Lycoming O-360 |
| Design Horsepower | 180 | H.P. Low Range | 160 |
| Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 50 | H.P. High Range | 180 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
| Empty Weight (lb) | 1279 | Useful Load (lb) | 815 |
| Gross Weight (lb) | 2094 |
| Wing Area (ft2) | | Length (ft) | |
| Wingspan (ft) | 26.2 | Height (ft) | 6.2 |
DESIGN:
| Wing Design | Low | Folding Wings | No |
| No. of Seats | 2 | Tandem | No |
| Cockpit Width (in) | 51 |
| Landing Gear | Tailwheel |
| Materials | Composite |
KIT AND PLANS:
| Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | Yes |
| Plans Available | No | Includes Engine | No |
| Beginner Build Time (hrs) | | Number Built & Flown | |
| Kit Cost ($US) | $49,000 | Plans Cost ($US) | $ |
| Build Cost Range | $80,000 - $110,000 |
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