Essentially a single-seat version of the BD-4, it incorporates the same ease of construction aimed at the novice builder while utilizing the same German-made Hirth engine originally used in the BD-5. This high-wing, all-metal ship seats one person in an en-closed cockpit and stands on tricycle gear of the non-retractable type.
BD-4 Aircraft BD-6 Engine: Hirth, 60 hp HP range: 40-90 Speed max: 165 mph. Cruise: 148 mph Range: 650 sm. Stall: 51 mph. ROC: 1500 fpm Take-off dist: 700 ft Landing dist: 100 ft. Service ceiling: 21,000 ft Fuel cap: 20 USG Weight empty: 410 lbs. Gross: 675 lb Height: 6.2 ft Length: 15.6 ft. Wing span: 21.5 ft Wing area: 64 sq.ft Seats: 1. Landing gear: nose or tail wheel.
Bede Corp LLC BD-6 Engine: HKS 700E, 60 hp HP range: 50-80 Cruise: 140 mph Range: 980 sm. Stall: 51 mph. ROC: 1200 fpm Take-off dist: 450 ft Landing dist: 500 ft. Fuel cap: 20 USG Weight empty: 570 lbs. Gross: 800 lb Length: 19.3 ft. Wing span: 21.5 ft Wing area: 56 sq.ft Seats: 1. Cockpit width: 24 in Landing gear: nose or tail wheel.