Found Expedition Bigfoot

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Key Takeaways:

  • The provided data details the specifications and performance characteristics of an aircraft identified as "Found Expedition Bigfoot."
  • Powered by a Lycoming IO-580 engine with 315 horsepower, the aircraft has a 5-seat capacity and a maximum useful load of 1200 lbs with 100 gallons of fuel.
  • Key performance figures include a cruise speed of 150 knots at 75% power, a maximum range of 800 nautical miles, a takeoff distance of 1338 feet, and a landing distance of 617 feet.
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Found Expedition Bigfoot

Engine make/model:

Lycoming IO-580

Horsepower

315 @ 2700 rpm

Propeller Hartzell 82-in.

Wingspan:

38 ft. 2 in.

Overall length:

26 ft. 7 in.

Overall height:

10 ft. 4 in.

Wing area (sq. ft.):

185

Wing loading (lbs./sq. ft.):

20.5

Power loading (lbs./sq. ft.):

12.1

Seating capacity:

5

Fuel capacity (gals.):

100

Empty weight, std. (lbs.):

2300

Max gross weight (lbs.):

3500

Max useful load (lbs.):

1200

PERFORMANCE

Cruise speed (kts.)

75% power (kts.):

150

65% power (kts.): 40

Vs (kts.):

56

Vso (kts.): 50

Max range (nm):

800

Max endurance (hrs.):

6.8

Takeoff distance (ft.):

1338

Landing distance (ft.):

617

Source: Expedition Aircraft

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