New Zealand company Falcompositehas flown a prototype of a two-place aerobatic kit plane that its projecting will fly 180 knots on 180 hp and stall at 50 knots. The Furio will come with retractable or fixed tricycle gear and the sleek-looking prototype, which first flew on Sunday, will be unveiled at Aucklands Ardmore Aerodrome on Wednesday. Although there are several kits that match the performance specs of the Furio, the company claims that the aircraft is easier to build than others on the market. The company says the all-composite airframe is composed of 30 parts that go together without specialized tooling or skills. The convenience comes at a price, however. The kits will cost about $150,000 NZD (about $120,000 USD), not including engine.
New Kit: 180 Knots On 180 HP
Key Takeaways:
- Falcomposite has flown a prototype of its new two-place aerobatic kit plane, the Furio, which projects 180-knot speeds on 180 hp and a 50-knot stall.
- The all-composite kit plane is designed for easy assembly, featuring only 30 parts that go together without specialized tooling or skills.
- The Furio kit is priced at approximately $150,000 NZD (about $120,000 USD), not including the engine, and offers retractable or fixed tricycle gear options.
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