"G.R. Patterson III" wrote in message
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You don't want a 205. Only got 260 hp and has the 182 wing.

It's a tri-gear version of the 185.

They only used the 185 for one year in developing the 205. Then they used
the 210 to make the 205. The 205 is more properly a derivative of a 210, it
is on the 210 type certificate and was built using the same jigs.


Has the 185 wing and engine.

Like I said, 260 hp.



Wingspan is 8"
greater than the 182.

It's the same wing.



Weighs more than a 182.

True.


Gets outperformed by a 182.

It's faster,

It's the same speed or slower. Although we're only talking a few knots.


climbs better,

Climbs worse when at gross. Has to, weighs too damn much. Has worse
takeoff performance, has to, too damn heavy for the power. Same wing as a
182 and only 30 more hp to lift 500-700 more pounds.