Now in development at Comp Air is an experimental sport utility aircraft, the Comp Air 6.2.
“With a fully carbon composite construction, the CA6.2 provides an aerodynamic airframe large enough to comfortably seat six adults, plus baggage,” company officials said.
The single-engine piston high wing will be powered by a Lycoming IO-580 engine.
“The fixed landing gear gives the aircraft the ability to take your 2,000-pound useful load into rugged terrain where you are unable to take a retractable gear aircraft,” company officials said in a prepared release.
Officials estimate it will take about 1,500 hours to build the aircraft, noting a builder assistance program is available.
Projected cost is $150,000 for the kit, which does not include engine or avionics. A finished aircraft will cost around $300,000, officials report.
First flight of the CA.2 is expected before the end of 2022.
Since its founding in 1990, CompAir has sold 520 kits, with about 400 flying.
Comp Air 6.2 Specifications
- Engine: Lycoming IO-580-AC1A
- Horsepower: 250 @ sea level
- TBO: 2,000 hrs
- Propeller: McCauley 3-blade constant speed
- Length: 31 feet-1 inch
- Wingspan: 40 feet
- Height: 12 feet-5.5 inches
- Cabin Width: 52 inches
- Cabin Height 45.5 inches
- Wing Area: 208.5 square feet
- Aspect Ratio: 8.2
- Max Cruise: 175 ktas
- Economy Cruise: 173 ktas @ 8,200 feet (75% power)
- Stall Speed: 62 kts. with flaps
- Empty Weight: 2,500 pounds
- Gross Weight: 4,500 pounds
- Useful Load: 2,000 pounds
- Maximum Range: 840 nm @ 6,500 feet with Reserve
- Service Ceiling: 15,700 feet