Aero Adventure Pegasus

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Pegasus
RoleLight utility aircraft
National originUnited States
Manufacturer Aero Adventure Aviation

The Aero Adventure Pegasus is a small civil utility aircraft currently under development in the United States for sale as a kitplane. Of conventional monoplane configuration and composite construction, the Pegasus will seat its pilot and passenger in tandem and be available with a choice of two different wings, a longer wing for extended range, and a shorter wing for increased maneuverability.

Specifications (as designed, long wing)

General characteristics

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Performance

  • Maximum speed: 248 kn; 459 km/h (285 mph)
  • Range: 1,900 nmi (2,186 mi; 3,519 km)
  • Service ceiling: 20,000 ft (6,100 m)
  • Rate of climb: 800.6 ft/min (4.067 m/s)

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