The Comp 7SLX refined version of the Comp Air 6 sports a wider cabin (46½"), 100% mass balanced controls, larger tail surfaces, aerodynamically efficient "raked" windshield, flush-fit doors for quieter cabin and drag reduction, and flush-mounted landing gear. Recommended enginess range from 250 to 385 hp. The airframe can be built to accommodate engines as large as 650 hp (i.e. Walter turbo-prop), with Vne as high as 257 mph indicated, and useful load up to 1670 lbs.
Comp Air 7SLX
CA-7 Engine: Walter 601D, 657 ESHP Prop: Avia 3 blade constant speed Wing span: 35 ft Wing area: 178 sq.ft Length: 29 ft 6 in Height: 8 ft Cabin width: 46 in (47.5in opt) Fuel cap: 150 USG Empty Wt: 2100-2550 lb Gross Wt: 3770-4600 lb Useful load: 1400-1670 lb Seats: 6 Vne: 257 mph IAS Cruise 18000ft: 225-250 mph TAS Cruise 21,000ft: 250-275 mph TAS Vso: 55-65 mph Climb rate: 2000-4000 fpm Takeoff roll: 300-400 ft
CA-7SLX Engine: Walter 601D, 660 ESHP Wing span: 33 ft Length: 29 ft 6 in Wing area: 178 sq.ft Gross Wt: 4200 lb Empty Wt: 2400 lb Climb rate: 2000-3000 fpm Cruise 18000ft: 225-250 mph TAS Useful load: 2000-2050 lb Fuel cap: 220 USG Vso: 54 mph Climb rate: 3000 fpm Takeoff roll: 350 ft Landing roll: 800 ft Range: 1040sm Cabin width: 47in Seats: 7 Landing gear: nose or tail Kit price 2009: US$78,645