Venture Performance & Specifications
(performance is based on the older 280 HP engine)
What plane qualified fastest at the Reno Air Races
in 2000? It was the Eggstra Special Venture flown by Dave Anders at 331.902
MPH, more than 6 mph faster than the Lancair IV. Unfortunately, a propeller
malfunction prevented the Eggstra Special from competing in the race.
| Cruise speed |
240 kt, 276 MPH |
| Cabin width |
46 inches |
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| Sea level top speed |
250 knots |
| Max rate of climb |
2500 ft / min |
| Takeoff to 50 ft |
1000 ft |
| Landing over 50 ft |
1600 ft |
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| Range |
1000 nm, VFR reserves |
| Fuel capacity |
56 gallons standard, 88 optional |
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| Gross weight |
2000 lb |
| Empty weight, equipped |
1300 lb |
| Payload |
700 lb |
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| Wing loading |
27.6 lb / sq ft |
| Wing span |
27.5 ft |
| Wing area |
72.5 sq ft |
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| Structural limits |
+5 G, -2.5G @ 2000 lb |
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| Engine |
Continental IO-550N6B, 310HP @ 2700 RPM |
| Propeller |
McCauley BlackMac, 68" |
| Vx (best angle of climb) |
90 knots |
| Vy (best rate of climb) |
130 knots |
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| Vne (never exceed) |
300 knots |
| Va (maneuvering speed) |
156 knots |
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| Vso (stall in landing configuration) |
61 knots |
| Vs1 (stall, clean) |
68 knots |
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| Gear speed (all) |
170 knots |
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