2009 Liberty XL2 Vanguard Edition

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Key Takeaways:

  • The 2009 Liberty XL2 Vanguard Edition is a two-seat, fixed-gear aircraft powered by a 125 hp TCM IOF-240-B engine with FADEC.
  • Its base/used price starts at $188,000 (including standard IFR avionics), with an upgrade option costing $212,000.
  • The aircraft offers cruise speeds between 105-120 knots (121-138 mph) and a maximum range of 444-535 nautical miles.
  • Key specifications include a useful load of 588 lbs, a service ceiling of 12,500 ft, and a 48-inch cabin width.
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Base/Used Price:

$188,000 (includes standard IFR with Garmin 430 and SL 40)

Price with Aspen Evolution Pro PFD and Garmin 530 upgrade: $212,000
Engine make/model: 4-cylinder TCM IOF-240-B with FADEC
Horsepower: 125 hp@2800 rpm
Fuel type: 100/100LL
Propeller type/diameter: 2-blade, fixed-pitch, 69-inch MT propeller with wood/composite core
Landing gear type: Tri./Fixed
Max ramp weight (lbs.): 1750
Max takeoff weight (lbs.): 1750
Landing weight (lbs.): 1750
Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 1165
Useful load, std. (lbs.): 588
Usable fuel, std. (gals.): 28
Payload, full std. fuel (lbs.): 420
Wingspan (ft): 29
Overall length: 20 ft. 3.8 in.
Overall Height: 7 ft. 5 in.
Wing area (sq. ft.): 112
Wing loading (lbs./sq. ft.): 15.63
Seating capacity: 2
Cabin width (in.): 48
Baggage capacity (lbs.): 100
PERFORMANCE

CRUISE SPEED

75% power: 120 kts./138 mph
65% power: 113 kts./130 mph
55% power: 105 kts./121 mph
FUEL CONSUMPTION (gph)
75% power: 6.5
65% power: 5.5
55% power: 4.7
MAX RANGE (nm):
75% power: 444
65% power: 497
55% power: 535
Vso (kts.): 44
Best rate of climb, SL (fpm): 669
Service ceiling (ft.): 12,500
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): 1472
Landing ground roll (ft.): 708
Max demo crosswind (kts.): 15
Source: Liberty Aerospace

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