fcm@ihuxp.UUCP (F.C. McAtee) (01/09/85)
>Basic performance figures: > Empty weight (prototype): ~1250 pounds > Gross weight (prototype): ~1925 pounds >>>>>>>>Useable weight (prototype): ~675 pounds > Useable fuel 50 gallons > Engine: Lycoming O-360 (180 horse) > Takeoff roll: ~500 feet (not accuratly measured > yet...) > Landing roll: ~500 feet (ditto...) > Rate of climb ~1700 feet per minute >>>>>>>>Cruise speed: 120 knots at 7000 feet > Service ceiling: 18,700 feet (at least. My technique > at that altitude was > probably not good.) I don't think the performance figures, based on the engine horsepower, are worth cheering about. There are too many homebuilt kits available that make this perfomance antiquated. -- F. C. McAtee AT&T Consumer Products, Inc. ...ihnp4!ihuxp!fcm