VELOCITY 173
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NIIIVX
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SPECIFICATIONS
Model 173
Standard Elite Fixed Gear
Length 19.2 ft
Height 7’ 9”
Wingspan 31 ft
Canard
Span 188 in
Main
Wing Area 145 sq. ft.
Canard
Wing Area 22.8 sq. ft.
Total
Wing Area 167.8 sq. ft.
Empty
Weight 1,630 lbs
Gross
Weight 2,400 lbs
Useful
Load 770 lbs
Fuel
Capacity 60 gal
Wing
Loading 14.3
lb/sq.ft. (Gross)
Power
Loading 10.43 lb/hp
Number of Seats 4
Cockpit Width: Front 43.5
in
Rear 43 in
Cockpit Height: Front 42.5 in
Rear 38 in
Landing
Gear Tricycle Fixed Gear
Engine Lycon IO-360-C1E6
Horsepower 230
RPM 2500
Propeller MT Propeller
Model: MTV-12-B/LD168-101
Type Variable
Pitch / 3 Blades
PERFORMANCE:
Takeoff
Distance
Rate
of Climb
Landing
Distance
Cruise
Speed (75%)
Range
(65%)
Never
Exceed Speed 200
kts
Max. Structural Cruising Speed 170 kts
Speed brake operating range 65 - 110 kts
Max. Speed Brake Extended Speed 110 kts
Maneuvering Speed 140 kts
Service
Ceiling 20,000
ft
Minimum
Speed 65
kts
Landing
Speed 80
kts
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2004