Mini-Max USA Aircraft Kits

1600R 2-Stroke Coupe Sport

An enclosed-cockpit 2-stroke Mini-Max kit path for builders who want classic wood-and-fabric construction, sport performance, and more wind protection than the open Speedster models.

Four ways to start your 1600R

Start with plans, build in stages, buy the complete kit, or pay for the complete kit with layaway.

  • Buy Plans

    Start with the plans

    $299.99

    Model-specific plans, shipped to you. Shipping is added at checkout.

    Buy 1600R plans
  • Build in Stages

    Mini-Kits, one section at a time

    Mini-Kits from $789.99

    Wing, fuselage, tail, landing gear and hardware as separate kits. Each is paid in full when you order it and may not include every item needed to complete the aircraft.

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  • Buy a Complete Kit

    The whole airframe, one order

    Complete kit from $12,399.99

    Base, prefab wing ribs, or prefab ribs and metal parts. Crating and shipping are added at checkout.

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  • Aircraft Kit Layaway

    Pay for a complete kit over time

    Payments from  /month

    monthly payments after due at signing (down payment plus crating).

    Spread a complete kit over 12 to 36 months. Contact us for current layaway pricing on the 1600R.

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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.

Buy the plans first? Buy the same model's full kit, or pay its layaway down payment, within 60 days and we credit the price you paid for the plans. Request the credit before you pay for the kit.

Layaway for the 1600R

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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.

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Enclosed-cockpit Coupe comfort with 2-stroke Mini-Max performance

The 1600R 2-Stroke Coupe Sport is the enclosed-cockpit Mini-Max path for builders who want the classic 2-stroke Sport family with more cockpit protection and cross-season comfort. Current Mini-Max data lists a 25 FT wingspan, 24" cockpit width, 560 LBS max gross weight, 80 MPH top speed, 72 MPH cruise, and 1000 FPM climb rate.

What the 1600R is

The 1600R 2-Stroke Coupe Sport is the covered-cockpit branch of the classic Mini-Max Sport idea. It keeps the compact single-seat, wood-and-fabric Mini-Max construction style while adding a more enclosed cockpit direction for builders who want more comfort and wind protection.

This page is for builders comparing the 1600R as a 2-stroke Coupe option. It keeps the same practical Mini-Max build philosophy, while giving the aircraft a more finished cockpit feel than the open-cockpit Speedster path.

Enclosed-cockpit Coupe mission

A 2-stroke Mini-Max path for builders who want sport performance with more cockpit protection.

Wood-and-fabric construction

Traditional Mini-Max building with practical materials, straightforward structure, and hands-on progress.

Plans, Mini-Kits, and full kit path

Start small with plans, build in stages, or choose a more complete 1600R kit path.

1600R 2-Stroke Coupe Sport specs

Current specifications, weights, performance, build time, and pricing for the 1600R 2-Stroke Coupe Sport.

1600R2-Stroke Coupe Sport
Aircraft Specifications
Wing LayoutMid-wing
CockpitEnclosed
Wingspan25 FT
Wing Area112.5 SQ. FT.
Height60"
Length16'
Cockpit Width24"
Weights
Empty Weight301 LBS
Useful Load259 LBS
Max Gross Weight560 LBS
Wing Loading @ Gross4.98 LBS/SQ. FT.
Power Loading @ Gross14.0 LBS/HP
Powerplant
Reference Horsepower40 HP
Engine OptionsSimonini Victor 1 Super
Polini 303
Simonini Mini 3
Fuel Capacity5G Standard up to 18G Optional
Performance
Top Speed80 MPH
Cruise Speed72 MPH
Stall Speed (Clean)28-31 MPH
Stall Speed (Flaps)25 MPH
Climb Rate1000 FPM
VNE100 MPH
Takeoff (Grass)<100 FT
Landing Roll (Grass)250 FT
Build Information
Base Kit Build Time325-400 Hours
Prefab Kit Build Time200-250 Hours

Specifications, pricing, availability, build times, and performance may vary and are subject to change.

What comes in a full 1600R kit

A full 1600R kit is the most complete airframe-focused build path. It is designed for builders who want the major Coupe Sport kit sections organized around one aircraft model instead of purchasing each section one at a time.

Wing rib kit

Materials and components for building the 1600R wing ribs.

Wing assembly kit

Spars, fittings, hardware, and key wing structure components.

Fuselage kit

Structural wood, adhesives, fasteners, and fuselage build materials.

Landing gear kit

Landing gear components, brackets, and related hardware for the 1600R.

Empennage kit

Materials for the stabilizer, elevator, rudder, fin, and tail group.

Metal & hardware kit

Control-system parts, fittings, brackets, fasteners, and related hardware.

Plans package

Drawings and build documentation for the 1600R Coupe Sport project.

Model-specific kit path

A coordinated kit package built around the 1600R 2-Stroke Coupe Sport.

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, battery, wiring, electronics, paint, upholstery, tools, registration, certification, inspection services, training, shipping, assembly labor, and final finishing items may be separate unless specifically listed on the current product page. Always review the current product listing before ordering.

1600R feature availability

Feature availability can vary by kit path. Review the current product page before ordering.

Feature 1600R
FlaperonsOptional
Wheel PantsOptional
Wing TipsOptional
Steel GearOptional
Band BrakesOptional
Black-Max BrakesOptional
Airframe ParachuteOptional
AutoPilotOptional
Seaplane FloatsOptional

Specifications, pricing, availability, build times, and performance may vary and are subject to change. Source: Mini-Max USA aircraft data (2026).

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