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