Lancair IV

The Lancair IV is a single-engine and four-seater Amateurbau - propeller airplane of the American manufacturer Lancair International.

History

The development of the aircraft began in the early 1990s, following the prototype of the precursor Lancair 235 already in June 1984 flew for the first time. Delivery of the kits of the Lancair IV began in 1990. February 20, 1991, the pattern set for its class a new world speed record between San Francisco and Denver on with a mean of 583 km / h. In 1993, the price for a kit with U.S. $ 45,900 was given.

Construction

The airframe is made of carbon fiber composite material, Kevlar and epoxy sandwich with a Nomex core. Wing and fuselage were designed for high speed. At around half engine power, the aircraft only requires about 10 liters of fuel per 100 km at a speed of 300 km / h The maximum speed is 530 km / h The maximum range of 4800 km.

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