Lancair International, which recently relocated to Uvalde, Texas, under new ownership, announced a two-seat airplane kit at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Keeping with the ocean theme of nomenclature, Lancair named the airplane Barracuda. Lancair also produces the four-seat Mako.
Lancair Announces Two-Seat Barracuda
Key Takeaways:
- Lancair International announced the Barracuda, a new two-seat airplane kit, at EAA AirVenture.
- Marketed as a "2/2/2 proposition," it offers two seats, a 200-knot cruise speed, and a $200,000 price point, targeting the entry-level performance kit market with minimal build time.
- Building on the Legacy airframe, the Barracuda features a longer one-piece wing for quicker assembly and more docile flight, along with an auto-retractable nose gear.
- Powered by a 210 hp Lycoming engine, it achieves its 200-knot cruise on 11-13 gph and includes modern Garmin avionics.
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