DISCOVERY XL-2 PERFORMANCE
Maximum performance extracted from the most energy-efficient design. It's the XL-2's cornerstone. Start with a laminar flow wing designed by a Chief Engineer for Airbus, offering a unique blend of high speed cruise with forgiving slow-speed handling. Add the most sophisticated FADEC equipped engine to provide fuel savings unmatched by any competitor, and bolt on a modern low-inertia all-weather composite propeller with a stainless steel leading edge. Link push-rod controls throughout for ultimate control and you get an aircraft that delivers superior performance in every respect: 125knots cruise, 450 nautical mile range with IFR Reserve, 420lb payload with full fuel, and an average 5.5gph fuel burn. High speed. Low Cost.
PERFORMANCE
| Stall Speed Vs1 (flaps up) |
50 kts
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| Stall Speed Vso (flaps down) |
44 kts
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| Rate of Climb (max. takeoff weight) |
669 ft/min
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| Rate of Climb (10,000 ft) |
194 ft/min (3.46 m/s)
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| Takeoff Ground Roll |
1472 ft/449 m
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| Braked Roll (w/o Reverse) |
--
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| Takeoff Distance over 50ft Obstacle |
2564 ft/782 m
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| Landing Roll |
708 ft/216 m
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| Landing Distance over 50ft Obstacle |
1433 ft/437 m
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| Ceiling |
12,500 ft/3810 m
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| Maximum Range Cruise Speed |
120 kts/138 mph/222 km/h
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| Maximum Cruise Speed |
125 kts/144 mph/232 km/h
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| Maximum Range |
500 nmi/575 mi/926 km/w 45 min reserve
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DESIGN WEIGHTS & CAPABILITIES
| Fuel |
AVGAS 100, 100 LL, RH-95/130
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| Fuel - Total Capacity |
29.5 US Gal/111 L
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| Fuel - Total Usable |
28 US Gal/106 L
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| Baggage Allowance |
100 lbs/45 kg
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EFFICIENCY & COST OF OPERATION
| Fuel Efficiency |
5.0 gph in the training environment
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| Ease of Maintenance |
Easy access panels allow direct access to engine. Computer access allows for easy diagnostic and performance monitoring.
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| Ease of Use |
Single lever power control
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| Range |
500 nautical miles
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WINDSPEED LIMITATIONS
| Headwind |
--
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| Tailwind |
--
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| Crosswind |
15 kts
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