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Spread a complete kit over 12 to 36 months. Contact us for current layaway pricing on the 1550V.
Layaway is not financing and not a loan. Kit sections are released in stages as your cleared payments reach each release threshold, and the complete kit ships only after your final payment. Shipping, taxes and options are extra. Read the layaway terms.
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Layaway is not a loan or financing. Prefab / Quick-Build is the level with prefab wing ribs and prefab metal parts; the prefab-ribs-only level is not offered on layaway. Add-on options, shipping, freight and taxes are extra, and final figures are confirmed on your invoice and contract.
Layaway lets you pay for a complete kit over 12 to 36 months while sections are released in stages. It is not financing. Contact us for current layaway pricing on this model.
Ask about layawayThe 1550V V-Max Speedster is the four-stroke VW Speedster path for builders who want classic Mini-Max open-cockpit flying with a more robust airframe, longer wing, and stronger tail group. Current Mini-Max data lists a 26' 6" wingspan, 700 LBS max gross weight, 80 MPH top speed, 75 MPH cruise, and 900 FPM climb rate.
The 1550V V-Max Speedster is the V-Max member of the Mini-Max Speedster family. It keeps the open-cockpit, single-seat Mini-Max feel while adding the structure, wing, and engine direction needed for a VW-powered four-stroke build.
This page is for builders who want the hands-on wood-and-fabric construction experience with more power, longer wings, a reinforced tail group, and the sound and fuel economy that make VW conversions attractive to many homebuilders.
A four-stroke V-Max path built around VW reliability, open-cockpit flying, and classic Mini-Max handling.
The V-Max configuration uses the extended wing and strengthened tail group associated with the VW-powered build.
Start with plans, build in stages with Mini-Kits, or choose the full aircraft kit path for the complete airframe-focused package.
Current specifications, weights, performance, build time, and pricing for the 1550V V-Max Speedster.
Figures reflect the 50 hp VW reference configuration.
Specifications, pricing, availability, build times, and performance may vary and are subject to change.
A full 1550V kit is the most complete airframe-focused build path for the V-Max Speedster. It organizes the major wood, hardware, wing, fuselage, landing gear, empennage, covering, epoxy, and plans components around the VW-powered 1550V configuration.
Materials and templates for the extended V-Max wing rib configuration.
Spars, hardware, fittings, and key wing structure components.
Structural wood, adhesives, fasteners, and fuselage build materials.
Landing gear parts, brackets, and related hardware for the 1550V.
Materials for the strengthened stabilizer, elevator, rudder, fin, and tail group.
Control-system parts, brackets, fittings, fasteners, and specialty metal parts.
A covering kit, a separate ½-gallon T-88 epoxy kit, drawings, and build documentation.
A coordinated package built around the VW-powered 1550V V-Max Speedster.
Included at every kit level: a covering kit, a separate ½-gallon T-88 epoxy kit, the Metal & Hardware Kit, and the aircraft plans. Engine, propeller, instruments, avionics, paint, tools, and final finishing items may be separate unless specifically listed on the current product page. Always review the current product listing before ordering.
Feature availability can vary by kit path. Review the current product page before ordering.
| Feature | 1550V |
|---|---|
| Flaperons | Optional |
| Wheel Pants | Optional |
| Wing Tips | STANDARD |
| Steel Gear | Optional |
| Band Brakes | Optional |
| Black-Max Brakes | Optional |
| Airframe Parachute | Optional |
| AutoPilot | Optional |
| Seaplane Floats | Optional |
Specifications, pricing, availability, build times, and performance may vary and are subject to change. Source: Mini-Max USA aircraft data (2026).
