Designed by Robert Barrows of Fincastle, Virginia, the Bearhawk is a 4-place built design with generous proportions and superior performance. The design parameter were for a heavy hauling BIG airplane with a good cruise speed and economical operation. Short field performance is excellent with the large flaps. The Bearhawk is a 4 place and the prototype Bearhawk N6890R is powered by a Lycoming O-360 (170 hp) set up to burn auto fuel.
The Bearhawk has an all metal wing with a fabric covered steel tube fuselage and tail feathers. A Cessna windshield, modified lift struts, and the fiberglass nose bowl are some airframe components that need not be built by the homebuilder. The builder time is estimated at 1500-2000 hrs.
Engine: Lycoming O-360, 170 hp
HP range: 150-260
Wing Span: 33 ft.
Wing Area: 180 ft.
Length: 23 ft. 6 in.
Height: 7 ft
Empty Weight: 1190 lbs.
Gross Weight: 2500 lbs.
Fuel cap: 55 USG
Top Speed (VNE): 175 mph
Cruise Speed: 120-150 mph
Landing Speed: 40 mph
Take Off Roll: 250-600 ft.
Range (55 gal @ 60%): 800 miles
Stall: 40 mph
ROC: 1500 fpm
Range: 800 sm
Service ceiling: 15,000 ft
Cabin Width: 42 in.
Cabin Length (Firewall to the end of baggage area): 9 ft. 8 in
Cockpit width: 30 in
Landing gear: tail wheel
Seats: 4
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