"STARDUST JS-2" - Plane + Pilot

“STARDUST JS-2″

Plane & Pilot

Friday, May 21, 2010 at 12:00 AM ET

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Edited By: Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

The Stardust is a lightweight (790 lbs gross), compact (16' wingspan, 18' length) single-place Formula I sport racer, conventionally built from wood, fabric, and tubular steel.
Powered by an 85-100 hp Continental engine, it boasts a top speed of 250 mph and a cruise speed of 178 mph, with a 500-mile range.
Despite its performance, it requires relatively long takeoff (1,500 ft) and landing (1,800 ft) rolls for operation.

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STANDARD DATA: Gross wt. 790. Empty wt. 520. Fuel capacity 15. Wingspan 16′. Length 18′.
PERFORMANCE: Top mph 250. Cruise mph 178. Stall mph 58. Takeoff run 1,500. Landing roll 1,800. Range 500.

The Stardust is a single-place Formula I sport racer constructed from conventional wood, fabric, and tubular steel. It is propelled by the regulation 85- or 100- hp Continental.