| Only the top segment of
the existing Lancair IV fuselage was modified for the new Sentry,
as well as portions of the vertical tail. Not only does this new Lancair
kit yield blood-boiling speeds similar to the IV-P Propjet model,
it also offers increased yaw stability and excellent visibility out
of a newly designed rear hinge canopy.
The new Lancair Sentry kit is priced at $119,900, and will include the converted fuselage top half, the modified turbine firewall, turbine engine mount, fuel tank extension, and carbon fiber cowling. Lancair Sales Manager Kim Lorentzen notes, "Sentry builders will also have the opportunity to spend up to two weeks in Lancair’s Builder Assist Program, completing work on the wings, horizontal tail, flight controls and canopy. The concept plane, the Lancair Sentry is an adaptation of the highly successful Lancair IV aircraft. The Lancair IV was developed in 1990 and thus has sold over 500 kits. The design of the Lancair Sentry will be to provide a two-place tandem configuration for centerline seating; revised control systems to accommodate the tandem configuration; improved pilot / co-pilot visibility from military style, full bubble canopy; all graphite carbon fiber airframe; greatly reduced operating costs when compared to all alternatives-combined with in country value added assembly labor; engineered for a 400 lb. increase in gross weight; engineered for turbine power and air conditioning. Source: www.lancair.com |
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| Specifications: | |
| Engine: | Walter 601D |
| Horsepower: | 708 H.P. @ sea level |
| Propeller: | 3 Blade, Constant Speed |
| Length: | 26 Ft. |
| Wingspan: | 30.2 Ft. |
| Wing Area: | 98 Sq Ft. |
| Wing Loading: | 36 Lbs/sq Ft. |
| Aspect Ratio: | 9:1 |
| G Loading: | (+4.4 -2.2 Gs normal) |
| Empty Weight: | 2200 Lbs. |
| Gross Weight: | 3550 Lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 125 Gal. |
| Useful Load: | 1350 Lbs. |
| Baggage Capacity: | 150 Lbs. |
| Cabin Width: | 46 In. (front), 43 In. (rear) |
| Cabin Height: | 48 In. |
| Seats: | 2 (tandem) |
| Cruise: | (typical) 380 Mph @ 26,000' |
| Stall Speed: | (dirty) 74 Mph |
| Takeoff Distance: | 1500 Ft. |
| Landing Roll: | 1700 Ft. |
| Fuel Consumption: | 33 Gph (.67 Sfc) |
| Maximum Range: | 1150 Sm (with Reserves) |
| Rate Of Climb: | 4000 Fpm |
| Kit price: | Lancair |