Spitfire mk26 FOR SALE £79,950
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light-aircraft/for-saleDescription:
80% scale replica built from a kit in 2016. TTAF 20 hrs. Jabiru 8 cylinder 5100 engine, fixed pitch prop. A delight to fly with the same handling and evocative shape as the iconic original, but at a more accessible cost. Docile handling characteristics allows any competent pilot with, or aspiring towards, a tailwheel endorsement to fly this and be a hit at any event you attend. Possibly the best purchase you'll ever make. Change in circumstances forces sale.
Permit to fly (LAA) valid until February 2025
Price £79,950
This aircraft was part of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo in 2015, is based in Perth, Scotland and has little more than test flying hours. It is a delight to fly and watch. All aluminium construction c/w removable wings for easy shipment if required. Excellent build quality and professionally finished by UK agent. Cost to build a new kit now £200k+ and several years!
Engine : Jabiru 5100, 8 cyl, 180 HP
Propeller : Fixed pitch 2 blade Hercules
Weight Gross : 720 kg
Fuel : 115 litres
Design Limits : +6/-3 g
Performance
Vne : 193kts
Cruise : 145 kts
Take Off Run : 300m
Landing Distance : 400m
Climb : '±2,500 fpm
Endurance : 4 hr
Don Watson – Pilot Magazine September 2003
‘Handling has been described as “uncannily like the original Spitfire….†delightful, crisp and very forgiving. This is a fun machine. Control around all axes is light and responsive… simply think and it's there.'
Bob Grimstead – Pilot Magazine January 2007
“Does this replica really fly and feel like an original Spitfire? YES!!†In fact this is one of the nicest and most exhilarating types I've ever flown – and that verdict follows 15 hours of flight-testing'