General Aviation

Velocity-173 Fgelite

Manufacturer: Velocity

The Velocity is a four‑seat, canard‑pusher kit aircraft built by Velocity Aircraft. First flown in July 1985, it is based on the Rutan Long‑EZ and uses composite construction. The aircraft can be fitted with fixed or retractable landing gear and offers an optional larger wing that gives it flight characteristics similar to a Cessna 172.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
velocity-velocity-173-fgelite
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
1
Example Registration
N776TB

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 FGELITE- 1 registrations - Example N776TB

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