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Quicksilver MX2 Specs

The Quicksilver MXII is a recreational flier that seats two people. It is a small relatively lightweight aircraft that many people use for personal use. It offers a simple design and bolt-together construction that can be done yourself or by professionals. With the MXII you can fly with a partner at low flight speeds.

Power and Propeller
- The Rotax Model 503 has a two-cylinder engine with 496.7 cubic centimeters displacement and a maximum horsepower of 50. Its propeller measures 68 inches by 32 inches. The Rotax Model 582 also has a two-cylinder engine but has displacement of 580.7 cubic centimeters and a maximum horsepower of 64. The Model 582's propeller measures 68 inches by 36 inches.
Performance
- The takeoff distance with a ground roll for the Model 503 is 102 feet and the takeoff distance with a 50-foot obstacle is 352 feet. The rate of climb is 595 feet per minute with a maximum level speed of 55 miles per hour at sea level. The landing distance with a 50 foot obstacle is 240 feet while the ground roll landing distance is 75 feet. The minimum sink rate is 630 feet per minute and the glide ratio is 4.5:1.
  
  The Model 582's ground roll takeoff distance is 79 feet and the takeoff distance with a 50 foot obstacle is 202 feet. The rate of climb is much higher at 1145 feet per minute with a maximum level speed of 60 miles per hour at sea level. The landing distance is the same as the Model 503 needing 240 feet with a 50 foot obstacle and 75 feet with a ground roll. The minimum sink rate and glide ratio is also the same at 630 feet per minute and 4.5:1.
Measurements and Fuel Economy
- The length, height, wingspan, wing area and wing loading is the same across both models. The length is 18 feet, 1/2-inch. Height is 9 feet, 1 inch. Wingspan is 32 feet, 7 inches, wing area is 180 sq. ft. and wing loading is 4.0 pounds per sq. ft. The power loading for Model 503 is 14.4 pounds per horsepower while the Model 582 is 11.25 pounds per horsepower. The empty weight of Model 503 is 325 pounds while Model 582 is similar at 330 pounds.
  
  Fuel capacity for both models is 6 gallons. At 100 power the fuel flow per range of Model 503 is 5.8 gallons per hour with a maximum range of 56 miles. At 55 power it is 3.2 gallons per hour with a maximum range of 73 miles. Model 582 at 100 power offers 7.4 gallons per hour with a maximum range of 48 miles. At 55 power it is 4.1 gallons per hour with a maximum range of 61 miles.

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