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    Details:

    Wittman Buttercup

    LuceAir
    35 Beverly Dr.
    Brockport, NY 14420
    United States

    Phone: 585-637-5768

    http://www.luceair.com
    earl@luceair.com

    CATEGORY:
    Type Fixed-wingSport-Pilot Compliant No
    Status Current
    Categories Replica
    PERFORMANCE:
    Max Speed (mph) 145Service Ceiling (ft) 12000
    Cruise Speed (mph) 130Rate of Climb (fpm) 500
    Stall Speed (mph) 47Takeoff Distance (ft) 300
    Range (statute mi) 400Landing Distance (ft) 400
    POWERPLANT:
    Engine Continental O-200
    Design Horsepower 100H.P. Low Range 85
    Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) 25H.P. High Range 150
    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
    Empty Weight (lb) 850Useful Load (lb) 450
    Gross Weight (lb) 1300
    Wing Area (ft2) 130Length (ft) 19
    Wingspan (ft) 30Height (ft) 6
    DESIGN:
    Wing Design HighFolding Wings No
    No. of Seats 2Tandem No
    Cockpit Width (in) 40
    Landing Gear Tailwheel
    Materials Metal, Tubing
    KIT AND PLANS:
    Kit Available YesQuick-build Available Yes
    Plans Available YesIncludes Engine No
    Beginner Build Time (hrs) 1500Number Built & Flown 20
    Kit Cost ($US) $Plans Cost ($US) $300
    Build Cost Range $15,000 - $20,000
    COMMENTS:
    Materials kit is available through Aircraft Spruce.