1996 Super Ximango Glider

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Key Takeaways:

  • The article details the specifications for a 1996 Super Ximango Glider, which is priced at $108,000.
  • This two-seater glider is powered by an 81 hp Rotax 912A engine and features retractable conventional landing gear.
  • Key performance figures include a cruise speed of 110 knots, a maximum range of 650 nautical miles, and a best rate of climb of 512 fpm.
  • It has a maximum gross weight of 1874 lbs, a useful load of 543 lbs, and a wingspan of 57 ft.
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Price: $108,000
Engine make/model: Rotax 912A
Horsepower for takeoff: 81
Fuel type: 100
Propeller make/type: Hoffman two-blade
Landing gear type: Conv/Retr
Max ramp weight (lbs.): 1874
Gross weight (lbs.): 1874
Max landing weight (lbs.): 1874
Empty weight (lbs.): 1331
Useful load (lbs.): 543
Payload, full fuel (lbs.): 405
Usable fuel (gals.): 23
Oil capacity (qts.): 3.1
Wingspan: 57 ft.
Overall length: 26 ft.
Height: 5 ft.
Wing area (sq. ft.): 61.4
Wing loading (lbs./sq. ft.): 30.5
Power loading (lbs./hp.): 23.1
Wheel track: 9 ft.
Seating capacity: 2
Baggage capacity (lbs.): 22
PERFORMANCE
Cruise speed (kts.):
75% power: 110
Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):
55% power: 650
Fuel consumption (gph):
75% power: 4.5
Stall speed (flaps, gear down) (knots): 39
Best rate of climb (fpm): 512
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): 738
all specs are standard unless noted otherwise

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