1550V V-MAX
1550V V-MAX
4-Stroke Performance
on a Mini-Max Budget!
Some pilots prefer a 4-cycle engine, but a new or rebuilt 4-cycle certified aircraft engine is extremely expensive. Fortunately there are very good engine choices based on the reliable Volkswagen flat-4 air cooled engine. The V-Max is a perfect match for this engine. It has a much more robust airframe, especially around the engine mount, to handle the weight and power of the VW engine. And with it's curved turtledeck, engine cowling, spinner, molded wingtips and optional wheel pants, the V-Max will look as good as it flies!
Why 4-Cycle? Although they're heavier than an equivalent 2-cycle engines, some think 4-cycle engines are less "finicky" and more reliable*. A 4-cycle engine is very fuel efficient; at cruise the V-Max burns only 2-3 gallons per hour. That's inexpensive flying! And finally, an intangable benefit is the sound. Many pilots just like the throaty growl of a 4-cycle engine. Click on the video link below to see (and hear) the V-Max.
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Experimental Amateur-Built category
Mid wing
Open cockpit
Truss landing gear standard (Optional spring steel Landing Gear)
Easily removable wings
6 gallon wing tank (optional 2nd wing tank)
Outstanding short field performance
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Build time 325-400 hours
Engine VW 4-Stroke, 50 HP
Fuel Capacity 6 Gallons (12 gallons with optional 2nd wing tank)
Flight controls 3-Axis
Wingspan 26’-6”
Wing area 118 sq. ft.
Length 16'
Height 5'
Empty weight 400 lbs.
Gross weight 700 lbs.
Design load factors +4.0 -2.0 G -
Top Speed 80 mph
Cruise Speed 75 mph
Stall Speed 38-41 mph
Vne 110 mph
Climb Rate 900 fpm
Take-off Roll < 150 ft
Landing Roll 250 ft
