Bede BD-22L

The Bede BD-22L is an American kit-built homebuilt aircraft.

BD-22L
BD-22L on display
Role Homebuilt aircraft
National origin United States
Manufacturer Bede
Designer Jim Bede
Program cost $89,950 in 2014

Design and development

The BD-22L is a two-seat, low wing, tricycle gear aircraft. It can be flown with the canopy open.[1] The prototype N224BD suffered a fatal accident on April 1, 2015 in St. Lucie County, Florida. [2] The development appears to have ended.

Specifications (BD-22L)

Data from Aero News

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1 pilot
  • Capacity: 1 passenger
  • Length: 20 ft (6.1 m)
  • Wingspan: 32 ft (9.8 m)
  • Empty weight: 850 lb (386 kg)
  • Gross weight: 1,320 lb (599 kg)
  • Fuel capacity: 30 U.S. gallons (110 L; 25 imp gal)
  • Propellers: 2-bladed

Performance

  • Cruise speed: 110 kn (130 mph, 210 km/h)
  • Stall speed: 43 kn (49 mph, 79 km/h)
  • Range: 520 nmi (600 mi, 970 km)
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References
  1. "Jim Bede is Back". Retrieved 19 August 2014.
  2. http://www.kathrynsreport.com/2015/04/bede-bd-22-n224bd-fatal-accident.html
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