Nemesis NXT

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The Nemesis NXT is an aircraft built for air racing. It was designed by Nemesis Air Racing's president Jon Sharp. It is a two place, single engine, low wing, retractable gear kit aircraft.

Contents 1 Design and Development 2 Construction 3 Racing History 3.1 More Specifications 4 References 5 External links

[edit] Design and Development

Wind tunnel, cfd

[edit] Construction

Carbon fiber

[edit] Racing History

At the 2007 Reno Air Races, pilot Jon Sharp flew the Nemesis at an average speed of 386.904 mph (336.2 kt) in a sport qualifying race.

General characteristics

• Crew: 1
• Length: 18 ft 6 in^[1] (5.6 m)
• Wingspan: 20 ft 6 in^[1] (6.25 m)
• Height: 8 ft 6 in ()
• Wing area: 70 ft² ()
• Loaded weight: 520 lb^[1] (236 kg)
• Powerplant: 1× Continental O-200 air-cooled engine^[1], 100 hp ()

Performance

• Maximum speed: 290 mph^[1] (467 km/h)
• Cruise speed: 280 kias at ~20 US gal/hr

[edit] More Specifications

• Fuel capacity: 90 US gal
• Stall speed: 78 kias
• G-Loading limits: +6, -4
• Cabin height: 35 in

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Nemesis Air Racing Official Web Site
• Reno Air Racing Association

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