Velocity XL

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The Velocity XL is the eXtra Large version of the canard pusher aircraft from Velocity Aircraft. Available in 4 seat or 5 seat (the -5 version) configurations, this aircraft offers spacious, high performance long distance stylish cruising. Powered by either a 260 hp (194 kW) or 300 hp (220 kW) Lycoming IO-540 engine, the XL offers a cruising range of 875 nautical miles (1,621 km/1,007 mi) and a 75% power cruising speed of 185 knots (213 mph/343 km/h) air speed. In 2006 Velocity released another variant, the TXL. This plane uses a turbocharged Continential 550 engine and is capable of 250 knots true airspeed at FL 250.

This airplane in standard or -5 configuration is available as both fixed gear and retractable gear.

[edit] See also

• Velocity SE
• Freedom Aviation Phoenix
• Rutan Long-EZ
• Rutan VariEze
• Rutan Defiant
• Berkut aircraft
• Cozy MK IV

[edit] External links

• Velocity aircraft
• Building Velocity XL RG N724X
• Building Velocity XL/FG N44VF

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