Bede BD-17 Nugget
Bedecorp · United States · first flew 2001 · light aircraft
The Bede BD-17 Nugget is an American single-seat monoplane designed by Bedecorp for amateur construction from a kit.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.33 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat low-wing monoplane
- Single HKS 700E engine driving a tractor propeller
- Small span of 6.55 m
A small low-wing homebuilt 5.33 m long with a 6.55 m span and a maximum speed of 313 km/h.
Specifications
- The Bede BD-17 Nugget has a length of 5.33 m (17 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 6.55 m (21 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 313 km/h (194 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The first flight was on 11 February 2001.
Variants
It was designed to be built by amateurs from a kit.
Where you'll see it
Seven had been constructed by 2011. It is powered by a 60 hp HKS 700E two-cylinder four-stroke engine.
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