Poor?

It has the same engine as a 172 SP or an Archer, but it gets an extra 20
knots.

I suppose you could slow it down to Archer speeds and get more range.

They do have a diesel version in Europe, it gets about the same cruise on
5.5 gph. Its easier for a new design to do better with a new engine design.




"Dan Luke" wrote in message
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"C J Campbell" wrote:
The tanks are 41 gallons, so allow for 240 lbs useable fuel,
which would give you a total load of about 890 lbs.

Those are some pretty poor numbers for a new, 4-place design. This
airplane would not meet my regular travel needs, i.e. IFR trips between
Mobile and Houston. On most trips, at least west bound, I'd need to
make a fuel stop.
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Dan
C172RG at BFM