Mystery Aircraft Quiz #18

[Pilawt]

It is 2001. You read about an amazingly inexpensive new single-place kitplane. It is offered with engines from 45 to 80 hp. The wings can be built with a folding mechanism to allow transportation on a trailer. On 60 hp its cruising speed is 150 mph; rate of climb at sea level is 1450 fpm, takeoff distance is 650 feet, landing ground roll is 550 feet.

What is it?

-- Pilawt


["I GOT YOU BABE" written by Sonny Bono, performed by Sonny & Cher
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[trombair]

i don't even have to see a picture and i can already smell the ghost of an infamous aviation icon.

can't say what the actual designator is, but all that hype just reeks of one james bede.

 

[Pilawt]

Let's see if somebody can come up with the model number or name of this BD-____ .

 

[Greg Bockelman]

BD-17 Nugget

 

[Pilawt]

BD-17 Nugget

That's it. It looks so small you have to get out to change your mind... Three guys have to turn it upside down and shake you out. 750 lb gross weight?!