Lancair Barracuda
Lancair · United States · first flew 2018 · light aircraft
The Lancair Barracuda is an American amateur-built aircraft produced by Lancair of Uvalde, Texas.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.71 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing single-engine amateur-built aircraft
- Continental IO-550N six-cylinder engine with a three-blade Raptor propeller
- One-piece wing with greater span than the Legacy
It seats a pilot and one passenger and has a wingspan of 8.53 m with a 310 hp engine.
Specifications
- The Lancair Barracuda has a length of 6.71 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.53 m (28 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 435 km/h (270 mph).
- Typical crew: 1-2.
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History
It was introduced at AirVenture in July 2018 and first flew in 2018. The design is a development of the Lancair Legacy.
Variants
It employs a one-piece wing with greater span than the Legacy.
Where you'll see it
The aircraft is supplied as a kit for amateur construction.
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