There’s a theory floating around in aviation circles that says the only way to beat Cirrus in the high-performance GA piston-single market it to build a better SR22. The new LX7 from RDD Enterprises in Redmond, Oregon, sure looks a lot like a Cirrus SR22 or Lancair clone—with far better performance and, apparently, a sky-high price tag to match.
LX7 High-Performance Single Set To Make Oshkosh Debut
Key Takeaways:
- The RDD LX7 is a new high-performance piston-single aircraft designed to significantly outperform the Cirrus SR22, featuring a projected 260-ktas cruise speed and 2,250 nm range.
- Key features include a Continental TSIO-550E engine, massive 180-gallon fuel tanks, pressurization, a full airframe parachute, and certification for flight in known icing.
- Initially available as an Experimental category aircraft with a $900,000 price, RDD plans a certified version and is also testing 550-hp piston and turbine variants.
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