Paxman’s Northern Lite Aerocraft Viper

A wood and fabric design, the prototype was completed in 1994. The kit price in 1997 was US$7500, including engine, prop and instruments.

Engine: Subaru EA 81, 100 hp
HP range: 65-115
Height: 6 ft
Length: 20.5 ft
Wing span: 27 ft
Wing area: 102 sq.ft
Empty weight: 650 lb
Gross weight: 1300 lb
Fuel capacity: 17 USG
Top speed: 130 mph
Cruise: 110 mph
Stall: 38 mph
Range: 585 sm
Rate of climb: 1500 fpm
Takeoff dist: 300 ft
Landing dist: 400 ft
Seats: 2
Landing gear: tailwheel

Engine: Suzuki Turbo, 100 hp
HP range: 65-115
Height: 6 ft
Length: 20.5 ft
Wing span: 27 ft
Wing area: 102 sq.ft
Weight empty: 585 lbs
Gross: 1050 lbs
Fuel cap: 17 USG
Speed max: 125 mph
Cruise: 110 mph
Range: 585 sm
Stall: 38 mph
ROC: 1500 fpm
Take-off dist: 300 ft
Landing dist: 400 ft
Seats: 2
Landing gear: tail wheel