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Cirrus VK-30

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Cirrus VK-30

Image: Wikimedia Commons

The Cirrus VK-30 of 1988 was an experimental amateur-built aircraft designed to explore composite construction and advanced aerodynamics. At 7.9 meters long with a 12.1-meter wingspan and achieving 398.2 km/h, it served as a technology demonstrator for the kit-aircraft community.

Specifications

Role
Amateur-built airplane
Origin
United States
Engines
1
First flight
1988
Length
7.9 m
Wingspan
12.1 m
Max speed
398 km/h