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Overview

  • The VR P68C is powered by two 200-horsepower Lycoming IO-360 engines that can utilize the aircraft’s 177-gallon fuel load to provide 7 hours of endurance. The aircraft can be configured for 6 passengers or for cargo only.

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Specifications

  • Powerplant

    (2) Lycoming IO-360-A1B6, 200 hp each

  • Propellers

    Hartzell constant speed, full feathering

  • Length

    31 ft 4 in

  • Height

    11 ft 2 in

  • Wingspan

    39 ft 4 in

  • Wing Area

    200.23 sq ft

  • Wing loading

    23.1 lb/sq ft

  • Power loading

    11.6 lb/hp

  • Cabin Width

    3 ft 10 in

  • Empty Weight

    3,130 bl

  • Maximum gross weight

    4,630 lb

  • Useful load

    4,336 lb

  • Payload with full fuel

  • Fuel capacity

    177 gal

  • Baggage capacity

    400 lb, 23 cu ft

Performance

  • Takeoff distance ground roll

    787 ft

  • Takeoff distance over 50-ft obstacle

    1,312 ft

  • Rate of climb sea level

    1,100 fpm

  • Service ceiling

    18,000 ft

  • Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle

    1,969 ft

  • Landing distance ground roll

    656 ft

  • Cruise speed/endurance w/45-min rsv, std fuel (fuel consumption, ea engine) @ 75% power, best economy

    160 KTAS

  • Range

Limiting and Recommended Airspeeds

  • VX

  • VY

  • VNE

  • VS1

  • VSO

    57 KCAS

For more information, contact Vulcanair Aircraft at or via https://www.vulcanair.com/p68c

All specifications are based on manufacturer's calculations. All performance figures are based on standard day, standard atmosphere, sea level, gross weight conditions unless otherwise noted.