TRI-R TECHNOLOGIES “KIS TR-4 CRUISER”€/”SUPER CRUISER”€

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Key Takeaways:

  • The TR-4 Cruiser is a four-place, fixed-gear kitbuilt aircraft designed by Rich Trickel for Tri-R Technologies, making its debut at Oshkosh 1994.
  • It was well-received as an inexpensive and practical family aircraft, capable of comfortably accommodating four full-sized adults, full fuel, and 66 pounds of baggage.
  • The aircraft offers a cruise speed of 165 mph and an 800-mile range, with an estimated completion time of around 1,500 hours.
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Super Cruiser
STANDARD DATA: Seats 4. Gross wt. 2,300. Empty wt. 1,200. Fuel capacity 50. Engine 180-hp Lycoming 10-360.
PERFORMANCE: Top mph 185. Cruise mph 165. Initial climb rate 1,200. Ceiling 17,000. Range 800. Takeoff distance (50′) 1,200. Landing distance (50′) 1,500.

Rich Trickel’s addition to the Tri-R Technologies family, the TR-4 Cruiser, is a four-place fixed-gear aircraft that follows the form of the previous KIS models. The Cruiser made its debut at Oshkosh 1994 and was well received as a practical, kitbuilt, family aircraft that was inexpensive to build and operate. The Cruiser can accommodate four full-sized adults, full fuel, carry 66 pounds of baggage, and cruise at 165 mph anywhere within an 800-mile range. Any way you slice it, this is one practical aircraft. The Cruiser requires around 1,500 hours to complete.

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