Starr Bumble Bee II

This 1988 plane had a wingspan of just 1.9-meters. and was powered by an 85hp engine. Unfortunately, the plane crashed on its maiden flight but the pilot Starr made a full recovery. The plane weighed 260kg with the pilot and could fly at a maximum speed of 190mph. This record has not yet been beaten.

Engine: 1 × Continental C85, 85 hp / 63 kW
Wingspan: 5 ft 6 in / 1.68 m
Length: 8 ft 10 in / 2.7 m
Empty weight: 396 lb / 180 kg
Max takeoff weight: 574 lb / 260 kg
Fuel capacity: 3 US gallons / 11.35 litres
Maximum speed: 165 knots / 190 mph / 305 km/h
Cruise speed: 130 knots / 150 mph/ 241 km/h
Stall speed: 75 knots / 86 mph / 139 km/h
Service ceiling: 14,000 ft / 4,270 m)
Rate of climb: 4,500 ft/min / 23 m/s
Crew: One

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