Bede BD-6
Bedecorp · United States · first flew 1974 · light aircraft
The Bede BD-6 is a single-seat light aircraft first flown in the United States in 1974. It is a high-wing cantilever monoplane of conventional configuration.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.11 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing cantilever monoplane
- Single-seat cockpit
- Conventional configuration similar to the Bede BD-4
It is a small single-seat high-wing monoplane of conventional layout, similar to the BD-4.
Specifications
- The Bede BD-6 has a length of 5.11 m (17 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 6.55 m (21 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 225 km/h (140 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It is similar in design to the Bede BD-4. The prototype was damaged in the St Louis Great Flood of 1993 and was reportedly under restoration by Bedecorp in 2005.
Variants
The recommended engine power range is 50 to 80 hp. Standard engines include the 60 hp HKS 700E four-stroke.
Where you'll see it
It is marketed as a kit homebuilt. By 2011 kits were on sale for US
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