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The '''Lancair Barracuda''' is an [[United States|American]] [[amateur-built aircraft]] produced by [[Lancair]] of [[Uvalde, Texas]]. It was introduced at [[AirVenture]] in July 2018. The aircraft is supplied as a kit for amateur construction.<ref>{{cite web|url = https://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/A-New-Two-Seater-From-Lancair-231295-1.html|title = A New Two-Seater From Lancair|access-date = 31 July 2018|last =Grady |first =Mary |work =AVweb |date = 29 July 2018}}</ref><ref name="AVweb">{{cite web|url = http://flash.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/Lancair-Showcases-First-Barracuda-Build-232583-1.html|title = Lancair Showcases First Barracuda Build|access-date = 7 April 2019|last = O'Connor |first = Kate|work =AVweb |date = 5 April 2019}}</ref><ref name="flyingmag.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.flyingmag.com/lancair-announces-two-seat-barracuda|title=Lancair Announces Two-Seat Barracuda|website=[[Flying Magazine]]|access-date=9 April 2019}}</ref>
The '''Lancair Barracuda''' is an American [[amateur-built aircraft]] produced by [[Lancair]] of [[Uvalde, Texas]]. It was introduced at [[AirVenture]] in July 2018. The aircraft is supplied as a kit for amateur construction.<ref>{{cite web|url = https://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/A-New-Two-Seater-From-Lancair-231295-1.html|title = A New Two-Seater From Lancair|access-date = 31 July 2018|last =Grady |first =Mary |work =AVweb |date = 29 July 2018}}</ref><ref name="AVweb">{{cite web|url = http://flash.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/Lancair-Showcases-First-Barracuda-Build-232583-1.html|title = Lancair Showcases First Barracuda Build|access-date = 7 April 2019|last = O'Connor |first = Kate|work =AVweb |date = 5 April 2019}}</ref><ref name="flyingmag.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.flyingmag.com/lancair-announces-two-seat-barracuda|title=Lancair Announces Two-Seat Barracuda|website=[[Flying Magazine]]|date=25 July 2018 |access-date=9 April 2019}}</ref>


The design is a development of the [[Lancair Legacy]], employing a one-piece wing with greater span.<ref name="AVweb"/><ref name="EAA25Jul18">{{cite web|url=https://www.eaa.org/airventure/eaa-airventure-news-and-multimedia/eaa-airventure-news/eaa-airventure-oshkosh/07-25-2018-lancair-announces-2-seat-barracuda-baggage-door-enlargement|title=Lancair Announces 2-Seat Barracuda, Baggage Door Enlargement - EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018|date=25 July 2018|website=wwwa.eaa.org|access-date=9 April 2019}}</ref><ref name="avcom.co.za">{{cite web|url=https://www.avcom.co.za/aerocont/?p=2034|title=Lancair Introduces 2-seat Barracuda for 2019|website=www.avcom.co.za|access-date=9 April 2019}}</ref>
The design is a development of the [[Lancair Legacy]], employing a one-piece wing with greater span.<ref name="AVweb"/><ref name="EAA25Jul18">{{cite web|url=https://www.eaa.org/airventure/eaa-airventure-news-and-multimedia/eaa-airventure-news/eaa-airventure-oshkosh/07-25-2018-lancair-announces-2-seat-barracuda-baggage-door-enlargement|title=Lancair Announces 2-Seat Barracuda, Baggage Door Enlargement - EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018|date=25 July 2018|website=wwwa.eaa.org|access-date=9 April 2019}}</ref><ref name="avcom.co.za">{{cite web|url=https://www.avcom.co.za/aerocont/?p=2034|title=Lancair Introduces 2-seat Barracuda for 2019|website=www.avcom.co.za|access-date=9 April 2019}}</ref>
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The first customer-completed Barracuda was displayed at [[Sun 'n Fun]], in April 2019.<ref name="AVweb"/><ref name="aero-news.net"/>
The first customer-completed Barracuda was displayed at [[Sun 'n Fun]], in April 2019.<ref name="AVweb"/><ref name="aero-news.net"/>


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==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{Official website|https://lancair.com/barracuda/}}
*{{Official website|https://lancair.com/barracuda/}}

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Latest revision as of 03:36, 28 November 2024

Barracuda
Role Amateur-built aircraft
National origin United States
Manufacturer Lancair
First flight 2018
Introduction July 2018
Status In production (2019)
Developed from Lancair Legacy

The Lancair Barracuda is an American amateur-built aircraft produced by Lancair of Uvalde, Texas. It was introduced at AirVenture in July 2018. The aircraft is supplied as a kit for amateur construction.[1][2][3]

The design is a development of the Lancair Legacy, employing a one-piece wing with greater span.[2][4][5]

Design and development

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The Barracuda was designed to provide more speed, with simplified kit construction over earlier models.[6]

The aircraft features a cantilever low-wing, a two-seats-in-side-by-side configuration enclosed cockpit under a bubble canopy, partially or optionally fully retractable tricycle landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration.[2][6][7]

The aircraft is made from composite material, including e-glass, carbon fiber with a Nomex honeycomb core. Its 28 ft (8.5 m) span wing has a double taper planform and mounts Fowler flaps. The standard engine used is the 210 hp (157 kW) Lycoming IO-390, with the 310 hp (231 kW) Continental IO-550-N powerplant optional. The cockpit is 43.5 in (110 cm) wide and 44.5 in (113 cm) high and the roll rate is 150 degrees per second.[2][6][3][7]

The kit includes the airframe, engine, propeller and the avionics, usually the Garmin G3X Touch glass cockpit flight display and GTN-750 GPS, airband VHF radio, multifunction display.[2][3][8]

The kit purchase price includes Lancair's basic two-week Builder Assistance program.[2][5][8]

Operational history

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The first customer-completed Barracuda was displayed at Sun 'n Fun, in April 2019.[2][7]

Specifications (Barracuda)

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Data from AvWeb and manufacturer[2][6]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Capacity: one passenger
  • Length: 22 ft (6.7 m)
  • Wingspan: 28 ft (8.5 m)
  • Gross weight: 2,200 lb (998 kg)
  • Fuel capacity: 65 U.S. gallons (250 L; 54 imp gal) usable
  • Powerplant: 1 × Continental IO-550N six cylinder, air-cooled, four stroke aircraft engine, 310 hp (231 kW)
  • Propellers: 3-bladed "Raptor" constant speed propeller

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 235 kn (270 mph, 435 km/h) max cruise, 12,000 ft
  • Cruise speed: 223 kn (257 mph, 413 km/h)
  • Stall speed: 52 kn (60 mph, 96 km/h) landing configuration
  • Range: 1,000 nmi (1,151 mi, 1,852 km)
  • g limits: +4.4/-2.2 g
  • Rate of climb: 2,700 ft/min (14 m/s) when solo

References

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  1. ^ Grady, Mary (29 July 2018). "A New Two-Seater From Lancair". AVweb. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h O'Connor, Kate (5 April 2019). "Lancair Showcases First Barracuda Build". AVweb. Retrieved 7 April 2019.
  3. ^ a b c "Lancair Announces Two-Seat Barracuda". Flying Magazine. 25 July 2018. Retrieved 9 April 2019.
  4. ^ "Lancair Announces 2-Seat Barracuda, Baggage Door Enlargement - EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018". wwwa.eaa.org. 25 July 2018. Retrieved 9 April 2019.
  5. ^ a b "Lancair Introduces 2-seat Barracuda for 2019". www.avcom.co.za. Retrieved 9 April 2019.
  6. ^ a b c d Lancair (2019). "Lancair Barracuda". lancair.com. Retrieved 7 April 2019.
  7. ^ a b c "Lancair's New 2-Seat Barracuda Displayed At Sun 'N Fun 2019 - Aero-News Network". www.aero-news.net. Retrieved 9 April 2019.
  8. ^ a b News Team (31 July 2018). "Lancair expands the shoal with Barracuda". Flyer UK. Retrieved 9 April 2019.
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