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N491LC
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Velocity Model 173 RG
(A standard or "Sport" model fuselage with the long wings
of the Velocity XL)
Originally based at Airlake (KLVN), Lakeville, Minnesota
(see bottom of page for site directory)
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--- SPECIFICATIONS and DESCRIPTION ---
Length -- 19 ft. 2 in.
Main
Wing -- Span is
31 ft., Area is 122.5 sq. ft.
Canard -- Span is 15 ft 8in.,
Area is 22.8 sq. ft.
Design Static Load Factors -- +12 G, -9 G
Empty Weight -- 1650 lbs.
Gross Take-off Weight -- 2400 to 2600* lbs.
(*The higher gross is from a 4,000 ft. or greater runway at no
greater than 2,500 ft density altitude and a crosswind below 5kts.)
Tested to 2900 lbs. Gross
Retractable Gear (electro-hydraulic)
Custom Leather interior w/ matching vinyl headliner
Dupont Imron 2000 paint
Optional overhead window
Optional speed brake
Optional four-into-one exhaust
King IFR Equipped
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Seats Four
Top airspeed as measured -- 180kts. (207mph)
(at sea level, pilot only, minimum fuel)
Typical cruise airspeed -- 150kts. (172mph)
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Engine -- Lycoming IO-360-C1C (200 hp) -- 380 hrs. SMOH
Fuel consumption at cruise --
9 to 12 gal./hr.Us
eable fuel -- 75 gal.Actual out-of-pocket cost (no labor) -- $74,000
-- Site Directory --
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