CX4 Specifications

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CX4 Specifications

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CX4 Specifications:

Performance at 750 lbs with 1700CC Engine


Length -----------------------------18ft 3in                          
Cruise speed----------------------125 mph at 3000rpm
Wing span-------------------------24ft                              
Stall  Vso--------------------------40 mph
Width------------------------------23in                              
Max ceiling------------------------10,000 ft
Height------------------------------4ft 8in                            
Rate of climb  Vy-----------------825 ft per min at 75 mph
Wing area-------------------------84.4 sq ft                          
Best angle of climb speed  Vx-- 63 mph
Fuel -------------------------------9 gals-------92 oct  Auto                          
Never exceed speed-------------160 mph
Gross weight----------------------860 lbs                            
Take off roll-----------------------700 feet
Useful load------------------------340 lbs                            
Best descent speed --------------65 mph

Baggage---------------------------10 lbs                            

Empty weight about --------------520 lbs                    
- Construction time---------------about 850 hrs

Electrical system, Starter and Alternator                  
- Cost of materials -------------about $8900, includes engine                    

Engine ---1700CC  to 2180--Volkswagen                
- Aircraft may be flown with the canopy off                                        

Construction---All metal 6061-T6 ￾except cowl    
- Wings come off in about 20 minutes for transport

Brakes - Hydraulic disc Toe brakes

Heater and vent for all seasons flying

Design load 4.5Gs
Last edited by Sean_Caranna on Sun Aug 13, 2006 2:39 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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