Evans VP-2
Evans Aircraft · United States · first flew 1971 · light aircraft
The Evans VP-2 is a homebuilt aircraft developed from the Evans VP-1 Volksplane, designed in La Jolla, California by William Samuel Evans.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.87 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing monoplane
- Single Volkswagen air-cooled flat-four engine
- Homebuilt two-seat layout
A small homebuilt with a pilot and one passenger and a Volkswagen flat-four engine.
Specifications
- The Evans VP-2 has a length of 5.87 m (19 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.23 m (27 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 161 km/h (100 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew in 1971. It uses a 1,834 cc Volkswagen air-cooled flat-four engine of 60 hp.
Variants
The VP-2 is a development of the VP-1 Volksplane, which came before it.
Where you'll see it
It is a homebuilt type and plans are available. G-BTAZ is preserved at the City of Norwich Aviation Museum.
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