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Lancair 320 Specifications

The Lancair 320 is a kit plane produced by Lancair, an aviation company based in Redmond, Oregon. They do not assemble the plane. Rather, they produce all of the components of the kit, which is then sold to customers. The customer then constructs the plane using the parts and instructions provided by Lancair.

Physical Dimensions
- The Lancair 320 kit plane is 21 feet in length. It has a wingspan of 23.5 feet, and a wing area of 76 square feet. The plane weighs 1,050 pounds when empty and has a maximum gross weight of 1,685 pounds. It uses a two-blade, constant-speed prop.
Performance
- The Lancair 320 kit plane has a maximum speed of 250 mph, with a typical cruising speed of 225 mph and a stall speed of 63 mph. Its engine, the LYC IO-320 DIB, produces 160 horsepower. It is capable of climbing 1,950 feet per minute at its gross maximum weight, with a service ceiling of 18,000 feet.
Capacity
- The Lancair 320 kit plane seats two people in a cabin that is 42.4 inches wide and 42.5 inches high. The plane accommodates 50 to 70 pounds of baggage. It has an optimal load of 645 pounds. It has a standard fuel capacity of 43 gallons and may travel a maximum range of 1,250 square miles.

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