2006 Liberty XL-2

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • The 2006 Liberty XL-2 is a two-seat aircraft with a base price of $159,900.
  • It is powered by a 125 hp Continental IOF-240 engine, offering a 75% power cruise speed of 132 knots and a maximum range of 500 nautical miles at 55% power.
  • Key operational specifications include a service ceiling of 14,000 feet, a takeoff ground roll of 750 feet, and a useful load of 588 lbs.
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Base price: $159,900
Engine make/model: Continental IOF-240
Horsepower: 125
TBO hrs.: 2000
Fuel type: 100/100LL
Propeller type: 2-blade, FP Sensenich
Landing gear type: Tri./Fixed
Max ramp weight (lbs.): 1653
Gross weight (lbs.): 1653
Landing weight (lbs.): 1653
Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 1065
Useful load, std. (lbs.): 588
Payload, full std. fuel (lbs.): 420
Useful fuel, std. (gals.): 28
Wingspan: 28 ft. 9 in.
Overall length: 20 ft. 4 in.
Height: 7 ft. 5 in.
Wing area (sq. ft.): 112
Wing loading (lbs./sq. ft.): 14.8
Power loading (lbs./hp.): 13.3
Seating capacity: 2
Cabin doors: 2
Cabin width (in.): 48
Cabin height (in.): 46
Wheel track (in.): 70.3
Wheel base (in.): 57.2
Baggage capacity (lbs.): 100
PERFORMANCE
Cruise speed (kts.):
75% power: 132
60% power: 120
Max range (nm):
75% power: 450
55% power: 500
Fuel consumption (gph):
75% power: 6.0
60% power: 5.3
Estimated endurance (60%) (hrs): 4.0
Stall speed (flaps up) (knots): 50
Stall speed (flaps down) (knots): 43
Best rate of climb (SL fpm): 682
Service ceiling (ft.): 14,000
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): 750
Takeoff over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.): 1250
Landing ground roll (ft.): 750
Source: Manufacturer’s Website

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