BD-4C Specifications

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BD-4C Selected Dimensions and Capacities:
Wing Span:

26.20 feet

Folded Wingspan:

7 feet

Height (tricycle gear):

7.23 feet

Length:

22.60 feet

Landing Gear:

Fixed tricycle or tailwheel configuration. Wheel pants are available.

Cabin Width:

46 inches

Cabin Length:

103 inches

Fuel Capacity:

51 to 80 gallons

Ultimate G Load Limits*:

BD-4C @ 2000 Lb. gross: Positive - 6.3 G, Negative - 6.3 G.
BD-4C @ 1400 Lbs. gross: Positive - 9 G, Negative - 9 G.

*The BD-4C, as a 4-place 2400-Lb. gross airplane, currently exceeds the required standards for the "Normal" FAA certification category. As a 2-place plane, it exceeds the required standards for the "Aerobatic" category. However, this design is not certified, and is intended only for construction and operation as an amateur-built aircraft.
Performance Specifications:

 

180 HP

200 HP

260 HP

Max Gross Weight:

2400 lbs

2400 lbs

2400 lbs

Empty Weight:

1250 lbs

1250 lbs

1290 lbs

Useful Load:

1150 lbs

1150 lbs

1110 lbs

Wing Loading:

23.20 lbs/sq ft

23.20 lbs/sq ft

23.20 lbs/sq ft

Power Loading:

13.33 lbs/hp

12.00 lbs/hp

8.00 lbs/hp

Cruise Speed - 75% power:

189 mph

191 mph

233 mph

Cruise Speed - 65% power:

171 mph

174 mph

221 mph

Stall Speed - flaps down:

55 mph

55 mph

55 mph

Stall Speed - flaps up:

61 mph

61 mph

61 mph

Rate of Climb - maximum:

1400 fpm

1700 fpm

2400 fpm

Take Off Run:

600 ft

600 ft

550 ft

Take off Run over 50' Obstacle:

1000 ft

1000 ft

900 ft

Landing roll:

600 ft

600 ft

600 ft

Maximum Range:

900 miles

900 miles

900 miles

Recommended Airspeed Limitations @ 2000 gross pounds: