Lancair 320

The Lancair 320 has proven to be an extremely popular homebuilt aircraft. There are more than 1500 Lancairs sold to people all over the United States and Canada, Europe, Scandinavia, Australia (where the aircraft certification authorities required the tail to be enlarged before allowing them to be licensed), and South Africa. The company that designed and built the Lancair, Lancair International, provided for their customers a network of support which included extensive free technical support, a Lancair Preflight Inspection Program, the First Flight Test Program, and a Flight Training Program.

The first model, Lancair 200, designed by Lance A. Neibauer, was developed in 1984. The prototype can be found in the EAA museum in Oshkosh. His company’s goal was to be an important part in shaping the future of modern aviation through innovation, technical advances in design, aesthetics and performance. Ownership of the company changed hands and is now named Columbia.

specifications
 
powerplant
propeller
length
height
wing span
wing area
seats
empty weight
useful load
gross weight
fuel capacity
range
Lycoming O-320 B1A-modified
Hartzell HC-F 2YL-1F, F8468-D 2 blades csu
21 ft .75 in
5 ft 10.25 in
23 ft 8.5 in
76 sq ft
x
1187.5 lb

613 lb
1800 lb
39.975 gal

x

performance

takeoff distance, ground roll
rate of climb
max speed
cruise speed
landing distance, ground roll
service ceiling
x
x
x
x
x
x

limiting and recommended speeds

design manoeuvring speed (Va)
never exceed speed (Vne)
stall, power off (Vsl)
landing approach speed
143kt
235kt
67 kt
x

All specifications are based on manufacturer's calculations