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BD-1

Bede Aviation Corporation · Light aircraft · United States of America · Early Jet (1946–1969)

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The Bede BD-1 was a two-seat, single-engine, low-wing monoplane, the first design of American aeronautical engineer Jim Bede. The BD-1 was designed in 1960 as a kit-built aircraft intended for home assembly by amateur builders. Design goals included a kit price of $US 2500, including a rebuilt 100 hp (75 kW) engine and a cruise speed of 130 knots (240 km/h). The prototype N624BD first flew in 1962.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
General Aviation
Domain
Civil
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Country
United States of America
Manufacturer
Bede Aviation Corporation
Primary Role
Light aircraft
Service Entry
1963
Engine
1× air-cooled flat-four
Thrust / Power
108 hp
Length (ft)
18
Wingspan (ft)
23
Empty Weight (lb)
832
MTOW (lb)
1375
Service Ceiling (ft)
18000
Range (mi)
600
Max Speed (mph)
155