Quickie Aircraft Q2

The Q2 is a two-place, side-by-side version of the composite-construction Quickie-canard-platform aircraft. It is designed for high performance on low horsepower with high efficiency. The proven Revmaster 2100-D is used. Cruise for the Q2 is 170 mph at 8000 feet burning 3.8 gph for 44 mpg. According to its designers, the Q2’s equivalent flat plate area is now 1.18, cleaner than the Glasair or the original VW-powered VariEze prototype. Like the Quickie, the Q2 is built from basic foam and epoxy/fiberglass composite construction and is similar in configuration. The fuselage is pre-molded in four pieces to facilitate construction.

Designed in 1980. Price 1982:  $9,595 (Excludes paint and battery). Won 1982 Cafe 250 race.

Units delivered to June 1981: 225.

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Engine: Revmaster 2100, 64 hp
MTOW: 1,000 lb
Empty wt: 475 lb
Wingspan 16’8”
Wing area: 67 sq.ft
Top speed: 180 mph
Cruise speed: 160 mph
ROC: 800 fpm
Takeoff run 500 ft
Seats: 2
Range with res: 650 miles