General Aviation
Velocity 173 Fg Elit
Manufacturer: Velocity
The Velocity is a four‑seat, composite kit aircraft built by Velocity Aircraft. It features a canard pusher configuration and is derived from the Rutan Long‑EZ. First flown in July 1985, the design has evolved through several variants and remains popular among home‑builders. Its lightweight construction and efficient aerodynamics make it a favorite for recreational flying.
Aircraft Facts
- Type Key
- velocity-173-fg-elit
- Class
- General Aviation
- Registry Count
- 1
- Example Registration
- N43KW
Specifications
- Wingspan
- 8.94 m / 29 ft
- Length
- 5.8 m / 19 ft
- Height
- 2.36 m / 7 ft
- Max Speed
- 370 km/h / 230 mph
- Cruise Speed
- 346 km/h / 215 mph
- Range
- 1900 km / 1000 nmi
- Ceiling
- 6100 m / 20000 ft
- First Flight
- 1985
- Production Start
- 1985
Variants
- VELOCITY 173 FG ELIT- 1 registrations - Example N43KW