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The BD-18, is a two-place, single-engine homebuilt aircraft with outstanding flying capabilities. A relatively high cruising speed and a modest landing speed combine with excellent flying qualities to make the BD-18 an easy-to-fly aircraft for a beginner and pro.
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BD-18 Selected Specifications:
| Wingspan: |
25 ft. 6 in. |
| Cabin Width: |
47 inches |
| Cabin Height: |
45 inches |
| Baggage Capacity: |
80 lbs. |
| Usable Fuel: |
43 gallons |
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| Gross Weight: |
1250 lbs. |
1335 lbs. |
| Empty Weight: |
675 lbs. |
725 lbs. |
| Wing Loading: |
14.8 lbs/sq.ft |
15.80 lbs/sq.ft |
| Power Loading: |
10.4 lbs/hp |
7.4 lbs/hp |
| Useful Load: |
575 lbs. |
610 lbs. |
| Cruising Speed: |
158 mph |
196 mph |
| Stalling speed – flaps down: |
54 mph |
61 mph |
| Rate of Climb: |
1450 ft/min. |
2100 ft/min. |
| Take Off Distance: |
550 ft. |
510 ft. |
| Take Off Distance over 50’ Obstacle: |
1020 ft. |
950 ft. |
| Landing Distance: |
540 ft. |
640 ft. |
| Maximum Range: |
1050 st. miles |
1200 st. mi. |
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