Sharp DR90 Nemesis
Sharp Air Racing · United States · first flew 1991 · light aircraft
The Sharp DR 90 Nemesis is a Formula One racing aircraft designed by Jon Sharp and built at the Mojave Airport by the Nemesis Air Racing Team.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.64 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Mid-wing composite racing monoplane
- Single modified Continental O-200 piston engine
- Laminar-flow airfoil on a sleek all-composite airframe
It is a small single-seat racer with a wingspan of 6.48 metres, powered by a Continental O-200 engine of 100 hp.
Specifications
- The Sharp DR90 Nemesis has a length of 5.64 m (19 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 6.48 m (21 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 467 km/h (290 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It began as an attempt to build a composite-skinned Shoestring racer and became a sleeker all-composite airframe. It first flew in 1991.
Variants
The success of the Nemesis led Jon Sharp to design a follow-on type, the Nemesis NXT.
Where you'll see it
Between 1991 and 1999 it won 45 of 48 race events, set 16 world speed records and was donated to the National Air and Space Museum after the 1999 season.
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